Guayaquil Ecuador
27. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Our trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador brought us through Bogata, Columbia and then on to our final destination. After passport control, collecting our bags, x-raying our luggage and exiting the very busyWeiterlesen
Guayaquil Market
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A visit to the morning market brought us sights and smells from meats to fish and potatoes.
Fruit tasting
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The fruit dazzled us with the bright colours and their generous size. We got to sample bananas, tree tomatoes, dragon fruit and several more delicious treats.
Aboreal iguanas
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
These iguanas live in the trees in a park in the center of Guayaquil. They sport a wattle that's unique to this species and they shake it to warn off competition for the bright green leaves they love.
444 steps to la Faro
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Guayaquil was founded by the joining of the Guaya people and the Quil people with a beautiful love story that is represented by this statue. Then our climb up these twisting, narrow stairs woundWeiterlesen
Riverside walk
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
As we descended back to the river's edge, we found colourful shops, art and an Ecuadorian lady. During our trip, we were accompanied by police to ensure our safety. While this was comforting, it wasWeiterlesen
Cocoa plantation
29. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We had lunch at a cocoa plantation where the trees are grown in the traditional way amongst banana trees, lemon grass, oregano herbs and other plants. We saw a ripe cocoa pod cut open and we tastedWeiterlesen
Galapagos islands
30. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Today we traveled to the middle of nowhere, - the Galapagos islands. We started our day at 6:30 and began a multi phase transportation plan. First a bus to the airport, where our bags were x-rayed andWeiterlesen
Isabela Island
30. November 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We were greeted by black iguanas, sea lions, pelicans and red crabs. Our Safari tent is amazing and we rested before dinner while listening to the rain on our canvas roof. Heaven!
Tintoreras Islet Volcanic walk
1. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador
Today we traveled by bus to Puerto Villamil where we boarded a dinghy to the Tintoreras Islet. First we walked through volcanic rocks to see white tipped sharks, sea lions, iguanas and even oneWeiterlesen
Tintoreras Islet - Snorkeling
1. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We donned our rented wet suits, masks and fins and plunged into the Galapagos islands water to snorkel. We saw fish, starfish, sea turtles and we even had one young sea lion playing with Doug and I.Weiterlesen
Wall of Tears and Tortoises
1. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
This afternoon we hiked the 10 kilometre round trip trail to the Wall of Tears that was built by prisoners who were housed in a prison here between 1946 and 1959. Conditions were brutal and eventuallyWeiterlesen
Sierra Negra Volcano
2. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
This morning we hiked for an hour up to Sierra Negra volcano, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the archipelago. It's caldera is the second largest in the world with a diameter of 6 miles.Weiterlesen
Cooking Ecuadorian Ceviche
2. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Today we got a cooking lesson on making Ecuadorian ceviche using tuna and shrimp. The Ecuadorian people cook their seafood before assembling the dish. After our cooking lesson, we were delighted toWeiterlesen
Tortoise Breeding Center
2. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The National park in the Galapagos have a tortoise breeding program to try to repopulate two species of giant tortoises. Eggs are artificially incubated to improve the number of tortoises that surviveWeiterlesen
Los Humedales
2. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We walked a boardwalk at Los Humedales which is filled with mangroves and natural ponds where flamingos and iguanas love to hang out.
Goodbye Galapagos, Hello Quito
3. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Back we traveled by bus, then speedboat for over 2 hours on a very rough ocean. We again took a bus to a water taxi and then another bus to the airport. On our way, we stopped at a tortoise breedingWeiterlesen
Quito's Historic Colonial Quarter
3. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The old town of Quito is a UNESCO world heritage site and during our walking tour, we saw Independence Plaza with its statue commemorating Ecuador's struggle to leave Spanish rule. We also saw theWeiterlesen
Papallacta Hot Springs
4. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We traveled by bus through the mountains to the Papallacta Hot Springs where we stayed in rustic cabins that surrounded an oasis of flowers, hot pools and winding paths. Doug and I soaked in a thermalWeiterlesen
Coca, the Amazon Rainforest
5. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador
We traveled from Papallacta Hot Springs back to Quito where we took a half hour flight to Coca. At the airport, we admired the historic costumes of the people celebrating independence day. In Coca, weWeiterlesen
Sacha lodge
5. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Sacha lodge is nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest. Thatched roof buildings are surrounded by jungle and water. We enjoyed authentic Amazon food and relaxed on the deck as dugout canoes brought homeWeiterlesen
The Amazon at night
5. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We went for a night walk in the jungle tonight with our naturalists to find critters by flashlight. We saw a tiny frog and some insects, but we heard all kinds of croaking, chirping and other animalWeiterlesen
The Mother Spirit Tree
6. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
In the Amazon the rainforest woke up early, so we were in a dugout canoe at 7:00 am in the rain. We traveled across the lake and down a small tributary looking for wildlife, and then we left our canoeWeiterlesen
Ariel Suspension Bridge
6. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We walked through the jungle for about a mile, looking for wildlife. When we reached the metal tower, we climbed until we were high above the tree canopy and then enjoyed birdwatching from ourWeiterlesen
Community visit - Gathering Food
7. Dezember 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Visiting an Ecuadorian village was an interesting way to learn about the jungle people. The women have formed a cooperative to teach tourists about their culture and to sell their crafts. Sonia andWeiterlesen














































































































































































































































