How many of you have actually been to Angel Falls or have seen it? How many of you have heard or read about it? If you haven't then let's take a look at this marvelous natural wonder.
El Salto del Angel (known as Angel Falls) is located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela. It is the world's highest free-falling waterfall at 979 meters(3,212 feet). The height of this fall is so great that before getting anywhere near ground, the water turns into mist.
The base of the falls feeds into the Kerep River which flows into the Churun River. In the Pemon language Angels Falls is called, "Waterfall of the Deepest Place."
Angel Falls is one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions but even today a trip to the falls is not a simple affair. The falls are located in an isolated jungle region of Venezuela and a flight from Caracas or Ciudad Bolivar is required to reach Canaima Camp the starting point for river trips to the base of the falls. The falls cannot be seen on cloudy days, and there is no guarantee visitors will see them.
River trips generally take place from June to December when the rivers are deep enough for the wooden curiaras used by the Penom Indian guides. During the dry season (December to March) there is less water than is seen in some photos, but it is also more likely that the top will not be clouded.
Pictures can be seen here:
I will also provide videos of the falls.:)
First one shows the scenic falls with soothing Jurassic Park theme music.:P
Last one shows a crazy man base jumping off the falls.o_O
*faints*:shock:
Just felt like writing about something different for a change.:D