EkwadorProvincia del GuayasHacienda PraderaMalecón 20002°11’41” S 79°52’60” W
21 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
EkwadorProvincia del GuayasMercedesAeropuerto Simón Bolívar2°9’34” S 79°53’52” W
22 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ☁️ 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 for Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
22 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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 warm Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’56” S 91°1’57” W
23 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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, Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
23 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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 the Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosCantón IsabelaPuerto Villamil0°57’25” S 90°59’12” W
23 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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. One Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’41” S 91°1’46” W
23 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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 end Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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 have Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosSanto Tomás0°50’55” S 91°1’58” W
24 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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 start Czytaj więcej
EkwadorProvincia de GalápagosIsla Mariela0°26’57” S 91°5’24” W
24 maja 2022, Ekwador ⋅ ⛅ 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. I Czytaj więcej
