EcuadorMalecón 20002°11’41” S 79°52’60” W
21. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
EcuadorAeropuerto Simón Bolívar2°9’34” S 79°53’52” W
22. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
This is a travel day for us and what an adventure to get from Guayaquil to Isla Isabela, Galápagos Islands !
We began at 6am- rise and shine! Packed suitcases &
out the door by 7am, down forWeiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
22. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After a long day of travel we arrived at the Scalia Lodge. The lodge is on a large acreage that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. We are staying in tents, but don’t feel sorry for us as the have warmWeiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
23. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
It was an early start this morning with breakfast at 6:30. The morning activities include a coastal nature walk. We are guided by a local naturalist Joel and he talks about the marine iguanas we see,Weiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
23. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Dianne and I brought some snorkeling gear with us and we rented more. We added short wet suits to our list as the water is an unseasonably cold 68 degree Fahrenheit. I have convinced Dianne that theWeiterlesen
EcuadorPuerto Villamil0°57’25” S 90°59’12” W
23. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our afternoon walk is in hopes of seeing a giant tortoise. Unlike other kinds of wildlife, once you find one, it doesn’t run away fast. The walk starts off with the usual iguanas and birds. OneWeiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’41” S 91°1’46” W
23. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This afternoon’s trek was described as a power walk. The walk was usually at a fast pace except when we stopped to see the giant tortoises. We saw three altogether. And they are impressive.
The endWeiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another early morning so we can be first to see the volcano. We start off with ponchos on and wet weather gear. By the time we get to the Sierra Negra Volcano, it has stopped raining and we haveWeiterlesen
EcuadorSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
What we are visiting is a Giant tortoise breeding centre. The giant tortoise is an endangered species so they are making a big effort to bring the population back with a breeding program. Giants startWeiterlesen
EcuadorIsla Mariela0°26’57” S 91°5’24” W
24. Mai 2022 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pink Flamingos have an exotic name to go with their exotic look. Dianne got some nice pictures of some on our last full day in Galapagos. The pictures should look even better when we blow them up. IWeiterlesen
