Angel Falls
We arrived at the base of the tallest waterfall in the world, shortly after we headed up
the treacherous Churun river in Devil's Canyon. When the water level is too low, the boats cannot navigate up the
river. When the water levels are dangerously high, the currents are strong, requiring the special skills of the
Pemon Indians to steer the boats. The viewing point (known as Mirador Laime) from where this picture was taken
is a steep uphill hike from where the boat drops you off, and takes roughly one hour. During that hike we saw a
Tarzan style vine to swing from, a large spider, a tiny snake and some unique parasite plants growing off larger
trees.
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To get a perfect shot of Angel Falls is not easy. The clouds cleared
momentarily to give us this photo opportunity. Angel Falls is so high the water turns to mist on its way down.
(Height 979m total, 807m single drop that you see here) |
| A magical pool at the base of the lower cascade of Angel Falls. A dip
here is welcome after that hike uphill. |
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| Panoramic view looking away from Angel falls |
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Angel Falls seen from the Churun river. |
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| Another dip in the Churun river. The current is strong here. |
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