met, told us to keep a look out for Caimen alligators which are supposed to reside in the waters above the falls. We didn’t spot any but did see some amazing birds and being out on the boardwalks walking over the extremely wide and calm river did give you a sense of calm before the storm. It was a good 20 minutes of walking before the roar of Garganta del Diablo lured us closer and faster to the end of the boardwalk.

As you approached the boardwalks which give you the closest access to Garganta del Diablo, the sound is just deafening and the view of the water disappearing over an almighty drop is a joy to the senses. It is incredibly well done the way the Argentines have given you such close access to such a wonderful sight without spoiling it in the slightest. We were going to be in a for a cold shower that was for sure as soon as we stepped onto those ever so close boardwalks. We decided to

go around first with the cameras, me with the Canon and Rob aka Steven Spielberg who was shooting movies on the Nikon like there was no tomorrow! Fortunately or unfortunately either way you look at it, we haven’t managed to get any on the website yet but we are working on it!

The sound, spray and overall atmosphere of the place was quite simply overwhelming, never had I seen natures power and beauty so close up, it was incredible. We had chosen the right time to go as no tour groups were anywhere to be seen and the crowds were thankfully small. Everybody there was stunned by what stood before their eyes, it was exceptionally difficult to get round it fairly quickly whilst taking as many photos as I could. I was very aware that not only myself but the camera was getting a true soaking so did my best to shield our camera from the worst of the spray - although I did feel like I was fighting a