Happiest Place on Earth: Part 1

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to take any glory away from Karijini. But Iguazu Falls would have to be one of the happiest places on Earth. There are two reasons for this - the first is that they are awesome waterfalls (and by the way, the use of the word 'awesome' is one of the few times the word is appropriate if it is not being overused - they are magnificent). The second I will share with you in part two.

Waterfalls? you might ask. What does them being waterfalls have to do with anything? Well, for one, they are massive. But for the second, they create what's called negative ions - nature's endorphin! When you stand at the bottom of these falls, you literally cannot stop smiling - even laughing.

Canon EOS 50D f/13 1/160 ISO 250 18mm 

EOS 50D f/11 1/200 ISO 250, 18mm

 This is only one, teeny tiny part of the falls. As we were on the Argentine side we didn't get a huge panorama, but it was a lot of fun just walking around these incredible falls, looking over the edge, looking up, feeling the spray. Just amazing. Amazingly happy.

EOS 50D f/13, 1/160, ISO 250, 18mm

 This photo I love - because it took me by surprise! I love it when that happens! It is actually the first of a five picture panorama. I stitched them together and it didn't quite work, but I fell in love with this one because of the water running through the greenery. Just like a magical paradise.

Canon EOS 50D f/13 1/160, ISO 250, 28mm

Finally, another of my favourites. Although the water is not misty I hope you still get the sense of movement (I do, but that could be because I was actually there and I am really just remembering being there). I just want to smile when I see this photo because they were such incredible falls, it was a beautiful day and standing here for any amount of time was guaranteed, 100% to make you happy. I hope it brings a smile to your face as well.