ЭквадорProvincia del GuayasHacienda PraderaMalecón 20002°11’41” S 79°52’60” W
21 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
ЭквадорProvincia del GuayasMercedesAeropuerto Simón Bolívar2°9’34” S 79°53’52” W
22 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 forЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
22 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 warmЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
23 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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,Читать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
23 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosCantón IsabelaPuerto Villamil0°57’25” S 90°59’12” W
23 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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. OneЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’41” S 91°1’46” W
23 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 endЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 haveЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 startЧитать далее
ЭквадорProvincia de GalápagosIsla Mariela0°26’57” S 91°5’24” W
24 мая 2022 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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. IЧитать далее
