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- Day 223
- Sunday, October 21, 2018
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 2,321 m
PeruArequipa16°24’33” S 71°32’15” W
Food edition Arequipa!
October 21, 2018 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We did it - we finally tried guniea pig...not sure what to say. The taste itself is good but it's a little bit strange that the whole thing is served incl. the head that is looking at you.Read more
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- Day 222
- Saturday, October 20, 2018
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2,119 m
- PeruAjpi15°36’34” S 72°5’23” W
Colca Valley
October 20, 2018 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We did a day trip to the beautiful colca valley. The tour advertised that we will go to the canyon...but that did not turn out to be accurate...nevertheless we spend a full day in the countryside ofRead more
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- Day 221
- Friday, October 19, 2018
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 2,321 m
- PeruArequipa16°24’33” S 71°32’15” W
Arequipa - la ciudad blanco!
October 19, 2018 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After arriving in Arequipa with an early flight we participated in a walking tour around the city to get a first impression. A beautiful city!
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- Day 220
- Thursday, October 18, 2018
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- PeruEl Chipe5°10’42” S 80°39’18” W
Short stop - Piura
October 18, 2018 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Peru is our speed-up country. The country is huge and we do not have enough time. First stop is Piura, but only for a night and afterwards we will travel to Lima for another night. We have a longerRead more
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- Day 219
- Wednesday, October 17, 2018
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 131 m
EcuadorHood Island1°22’33” S 89°40’20” W
Galapagos / Isla Española - D8
October 17, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
And another full day trip! 🤗
Today we went to the Isla Española. It's a beautiful island with thousands of naszca boobies, albatrosses and hawks and other birds. Our guide was amazing and gave usRead more
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- Day 219
- Wednesday, October 17, 2018
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
South Pacific Ocean0°59’24” S 89°39’18” W
Sea lions are competing with pigs!
October 17, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After spending so many days with sea lions I have to say that it is hard for me to decide if pigs are still my favourite animal. After naming the first sea lion Hernandez, they are all Hernandez'sRead more
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- Day 218
- Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 94 m
- EcuadorMount Pitt0°43’1” S 89°14’47” W
Galapagos / San Cristobal - D7
October 16, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today's tour was a good combination of snorkeling and a short hike to watch some rare birds. We went to Punta Pitt.
First snorkeling was good but freezing cold so I was happy to get out of the waterRead more
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- Day 218
- Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean0°57’49” S 89°58’4” W
Turtle or turtoise? !
October 16, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
If you think about the Galapagos this animal is probably the most prominent. On the island Santa Cruz they are also on the streets and come with different "houses" and sizes. I also tried to be oneRead more
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- Day 217
- Monday, October 15, 2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 40 m
- EcuadorRoca Pateadora0°46’36” S 89°31’12” W
Galapagos / San Cristobal - D6
October 15, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today was the first of our three tours - kicker's rock and snorkeling with hammerheads! Despite the wildlife and landscape under water was amazing. And I survived my first snorkeling experience inRead more
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- Day 218
- Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean0°51’27” S 89°50’20” W
Iguana land
October 16, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Together with the turtles and turtoises they are the oldest creatures on this islands. The come in all different shapes and sizes and are basically everywhere. What I did not know, they love to swimRead more
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- Day 218
- Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean0°51’23” S 89°50’3” W
Crab, crab,
October 16, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Beautiful colours and also everywhere on the islands are these small creatures. Look at the colors!
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- Day 216
- Sunday, October 14, 2018
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- EcuadorSan Cristóbal Airport0°54’7” S 89°36’22” W
Galapagos / San Cristobal - D5
October 14, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today we discovered the Highlands of San Cristobal with our host Pepe and his son-in-law (and maybe the future Govenor of the Galapagos). After seeing a Laguna in a volcano crater, watching the giantRead more
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- Day 215
- Saturday, October 13, 2018
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 327 m
- EcuadorEl Progreso0°51’38” S 89°26’45” W
Galapagos / San Cristobal - D4
October 13, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
In the morning we had a boat transfer from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal. During that we saw a lot of birds and dolphins. Our host Pepe picked us up from the port and showed us around. He is an amazingRead more
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- Day 214
- Friday, October 12, 2018
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 679 m
- EcuadorCantón Santa Cruz0°38’15” S 90°20’12” W
Galapagos / Santa Cruz - D3
October 12, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
For the last day on this island we went to see Tortuga beach another time and actually spend a few hours there relaxing and taking pictures of baby sharks. After that we went to Las Grietas, which isRead more
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- Day 213
- Thursday, October 11, 2018
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 452 m
- EcuadorIsla Santa Cruz0°36’30” S 90°23’43” W
Galapagaos / Santa Cruz Highlands - D2
October 11, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Day 2 was all about exploring the Highlands, the tortoise farm and the lava tunnels. Afterwards we went to two beautiful beaches - Playa de Garrapaterro and Galapagos beach with playa Mansa. BothRead more
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- Day 213
- Thursday, October 11, 2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean0°57’43” S 89°54’16” W
Galapagos vegetation
October 11, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Everyone always talks about animals when thinking about Galapagos. I can so much understand that but in addition the nature is also very beautiful! See for yourself!
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- Day 212
- Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 1:25 AM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- EcuadorPuerto Ayora0°44’28” S 90°18’40” W
Galapagos - Day 1
October 10, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After our flight was delayed we arrived one day later at the beautiful islands of Galapagos. First day we visited the Darwin research center in Santa Cruz and explored Puerto Storage. The town hasRead more
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- Day 211
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 2,485 m
- EcuadorTababela0°11’28” S 78°21’6” W
Flight cancelled - not too bad after all
October 9, 2018 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Our flight to the Galapagos was cancelled so we have to wait until tomorrow...but the airline did a good job to satisfy us in the meantime. Nice hotel with gym, spa, outdoor area, animals..lunch andRead more
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- Day 212
- Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean0°47’49” S 90°38’18” W
Galapagos Islands - overview
October 10, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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- Day 211
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:45 AM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean1°22’48” S 86°52’27” W
Quito - the underestimated destination!
October 9, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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- Day 211
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:40 AM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean1°23’20” S 86°48’27” W
Our hosts in Quito!
October 9, 2018, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After crossing the border and another bus trip for around four hours we arrived in Quito - our new home for only a few days. Our hosts, accommodation and the barrio "la florista" is very cute andRead more
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- Day 209
- Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:58 AM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 2,913 m
ColombiaIpiales0°49’32” N 77°38’22” W
Border crossing - Hello Equador!
October 7, 2018 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We made it and crossed the border from Columbia to Equador successfully. To be honest it was one of the easiest things that we could have imagine. On the way to and from the border we had the chanceRead more
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- Day 204
- Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:13 PM
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 1,976 m
- ColombiaSalento4°38’5” N 75°34’11” W
Salento and coffee
October 2, 2018 in Colombia ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
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- Day 204
- Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:10 PM
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 1,976 m
- ColombiaSalento4°38’5” N 75°34’11” W
Cocora Valley - special edition
October 2, 2018 in Colombia ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Within the Cocora Valley they have a colibri (hummingbirds) farm and these birds are just amazing 💕 they can get as fast as 80 wing-flapping per second. They sound like a spacescip if they areRead more
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- Day 204
- Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:04 PM
- 🌧 9 °C
- Altitude: 4,151 m
- ColombiaTolima4°41’55” N 75°24’11” W
Cocora Valley - just beautiful
October 2, 2018 in Colombia ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
The Cocora Valley is part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park and hosts the quindio wax palm trees that can grow more than 60 m in height. The valley features a wide variety of flora and faunaRead more