I met a guy who was describing the Iguazu falls to somebody as breath taking, I had to disagree with him. it's just not the right phrase. it's mind blowing, it's awe inspiring, it's humbling. perhaps it also takes your breath away, but this is not enough. it suggests to me a kind of romantic experience. but this was truly a force much greater than that.
I had a wonderful photograph that I took of myself. I was standing under one of the falls on the brazilian side, white plastic poncho pulled tight around me, even with the hood up. my hair was soaking wet and the camera lens inevitably had water droplets all over it. but as I stood there getting drenched, I had the widest grin slapped on my face that I have ever seen. eyes all tightly squinted up to stop the water getting in.
the photograph really depicted the feelings of elation that I have felt on this trip. when I have been alone and happy to be experiencing these things for myself. it truly was an amazing feeling. I can remember it so clearly, and I wish I could have shown it to you. but perhaps, as one friend said, this moment wasn't for sharing. perhaps this one just stays clearly in my head, and perhaps you can imagine the feeling I had, and recognise it in my eyes next time you see me...
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