Departing Miami
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
About to board Copa 433 to Panamá City then on to GYE, Guayaquil.
Adios, Miami
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
With nice views of downtown Miami
InFlight Delight
May 18, 2025 in Cayman Islands ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A delicious "Apple Strudel" for breakfast.. Malicious
Panama Hat..
May 18, 2025 in Panama ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
If I buy a Baseball Style Hat in Panama.. Is it a "Panama Hat".. or do I have to buy one of these?
Panama City..
May 18, 2025 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
A short layover for connecting flight to GYE
GYE Arrival
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Gateway to Galápagos by air and sea
Welcome To Ecuador
May 18–24, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
The Land Of Fine Coca. A stop in Guayaquil will give me an opportunity to experience another city here before flying on to the Galápagos in the morning.
The Streets Of Guayaquil
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Pretty much deserted on a Sunday afternoon
Simon Bolivar Park
May 18–23, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
A somewhat secured area from 1895 which honors one of Ecuador's heroes.
A Cable Car..
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Interesting to see in a downtown area particularly since I didn't see any riders
The Colors Of Guayaquil
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Although I would not have confidence being in some of these buildings during an earthquake, some of their colors do lure me in.
Guayaquil Cathedral
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Simply magnificent...
Parque Semanario
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Established in 1895 and now sometimes referred to as "Iguana Park".
Guayaquil Cathedral
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Architecture of these places are always amazing to me especially when you think of the era in which they were built.
Is The Pope... Ecuadorian
May 18–22, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
No..
Cafetería La Pepe de Oro
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Nice restaurant located inside of Grand Hotel Guayaquil. Cool decor with great service. About $12-15 per meal.
Guatita Criolla
May 18, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Something I have resisted eating my whole life... Tripe. However, it's a local favorite so why not.
Hotel Oro Verde
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
I highly recommend for overnight stay. About $84 per night with free Airport Shuttle and great service.
Guayaquil Airport.. GYE
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Only about a 20 minute drive from Hotel Oro Verde even with 7am morning traffic.
VIP Movement
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Just as our shuttle arrived at the airport a black SUV pulls in front of us and two men with guns and military gear jump out. A momentary.. WTF before I realized VIP movement.
Tourist Control Card
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Required for trip to Galápagos. $20 plus pre-boarding baggage scan. Sometimes line can be long.. so allow sufficient time.
Cafe Juan Valdez..
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Should be a great place for coffee. Reasonable breakfast prices.
Latam 1411
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
In less than an hour I will be airborne for the Galápagos and I will be able to put another check mark on my "Bucket List"
Scenic Descent
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
To Baltra Ferry Terminal
Edgar Our Guide..
May 19, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Important to know there's no bathrooms beyond our starting point and all garbage must be hauled out