Departing Miami
18. toukokuuta, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
About to board Copa 433 to Panamá City then on to GYE, Guayaquil.
Adios, Miami
18. toukokuuta, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
With nice views of downtown Miami
InFlight Delight
18. toukokuuta, Caymansaaret ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A delicious "Apple Strudel" for breakfast.. Malicious
Panama Hat..
18. toukokuuta, 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..
18. toukokuuta, Panama ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
A short layover for connecting flight to GYE
GYE Arrival
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Gateway to Galápagos by air and sea
Welcome To Ecuador
18.–24. toukok., 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
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Pretty much deserted on a Sunday afternoon
Simon Bolivar Park
18.–23. toukok., Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
A somewhat secured area from 1895 which honors one of Ecuador's heroes.
A Cable Car..
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Interesting to see in a downtown area particularly since I didn't see any riders
The Colors Of Guayaquil
18. toukokuuta, 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
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Simply magnificent...
Parque Semanario
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Established in 1895 and now sometimes referred to as "Iguana Park".
Guayaquil Cathedral
18. toukokuuta, 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
18.–22. toukok., Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
No..
Cafetería La Pepe de Oro
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Nice restaurant located inside of Grand Hotel Guayaquil. Cool decor with great service. About $12-15 per meal.
Guatita Criolla
18. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Something I have resisted eating my whole life... Tripe. However, it's a local favorite so why not.
Hotel Oro Verde
19. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
I highly recommend for overnight stay. About $84 per night with free Airport Shuttle and great service.
Guayaquil Airport.. GYE
19. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Only about a 20 minute drive from Hotel Oro Verde even with 7am morning traffic.
VIP Movement
19. toukokuuta, 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
19. toukokuuta, 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..
19. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Should be a great place for coffee. Reasonable breakfast prices.
Latam 1411
19. toukokuuta, 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
19. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
To Baltra Ferry Terminal
Edgar Our Guide..
19. toukokuuta, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Important to know there's no bathrooms beyond our starting point and all garbage must be hauled out


















































