Ok, I managed to post the pics from my side-trip to Rio and the Iguazu Falls. Please check the gallery to view.
Most of the Rio shots were taken with my compact due to the risk of petty theft; it didn't do too badly. The token shot of El Christo was not available as they crucified him to scaffolding. I think he was about to buckle over as if throwing up from too many caipirinhas.
As I mentioned, the weather was pretty shocking putting paid to any proper beach time. Hence the lack of beach action etc.
I visited Iguazu from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. I have never really seen proper falls before and it has to rate as one of the most impressive pieces of nature I have ever seen. The Grand Canyon is awesome due to the fact that one stands at ground level and looks a mile into the earth. The Iguazu Falls are another cataract in the ground but this time in the middle of a massive river. The amount of water emptying into the cataract was really impressive.
I'll be in touch ... mind how you go
Marco