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Category: South America
Isabella Island
Isabella island is one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos. It is large island in which residents live the small town of Puerto Villamil. We cruised around the Galapagos Islands on the YACHT ANGELITO a small yacht own by a family for decades. The yacht has 8 rooms with basic amenities with a wonderful guide/owner… Continue reading Isabella Island
Guayaquil Ecuador
During our most recent trip, we decide to fly into Guayaquil instead of Quito. We spent 2 days exploring the city before taking a flight to Galapagos Islands. Several people told us there isn't much to see in Guayaquil. While it's not as popular as Quito, there is some hidden treasures to see including Iguana… Continue reading Guayaquil Ecuador
Cinco de Mayo – Ways We Celebrate The Day
Cinco de Mayo or the fifth of May This is an extremely popular holiday in the U.S. with its roots within Mexico. The holiday is a rather minor holiday in Mexico. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially between Mexican-American families. This holiday dates back to the Battle… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo – Ways We Celebrate The Day
Animals Across the Globe
Earth day is fast approaching and during each trip we see many animals. The little critters we come across can be someone's pet, a poor stray one, or an exotic creature that requires a second or third glance. The first photo is one of my favorites from our trip to Costa Rica. The bulging eyes… Continue reading Animals Across the Globe
Celebrate our Flying Friends
Happy National Bird Day! January 5th marks the Avian Welfare Coalition's campaign to celebrate the flying creatures that share the world with us. I am adding some images of the birds seen throughout my travels to mark today's celebration of birds in the wild. Hope you enjoyed....
The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
We continued our exploration through Ecuador with a visit to the Middle of the World Monument or La Mitad del Mundo The day was rather overcast and rainy, but still worth the drive and exploring the area. We did have to ask if this was truly the 'real' middle of the earth. There is nice… Continue reading The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Along The Napo River
During our trip to Ecuador, we stayed at the Casa del Suzio along the Amazon Basin on the Napo River. Considering that this was our first trip Ecuador, we wanted to explore some of what this beautiful country offers while maintaining some communication to the outside world. Overall, the amenities at the lodge were very nice… Continue reading Along The Napo River
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