Guayaquil Ecuador
27 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 busyЧитать далее
Guayaquil Market
29 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A visit to the morning market brought us sights and smells from meats to fish and potatoes.
Fruit tasting
29 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☀️ 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 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☀️ 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 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☀️ 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 woundЧитать далее
Riverside walk
29 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasЧитать далее
Cocoa plantation
29 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ⛅ 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 tastedЧитать далее
Galapagos islands
30 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
Isabela Island
30 ноября 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор
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 oneЧитать далее
Tintoreras Islet - Snorkeling
1 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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.Читать далее
Wall of Tears and Tortoises
1 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 eventuallyЧитать далее
Sierra Negra Volcano
2 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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.Читать далее
Cooking Ecuadorian Ceviche
2 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 toЧитать далее
Tortoise Breeding Center
2 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 surviveЧитать далее
Los Humedales
2 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 breedingЧитать далее
Quito's Historic Colonial Quarter
3 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Papallacta Hot Springs
4 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 thermalЧитать далее
Coca, the Amazon Rainforest
5 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор
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, weЧитать далее
Sacha lodge
5 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 homeЧитать далее
The Amazon at night
5 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 animalЧитать далее
The Mother Spirit Tree
6 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ 🌧 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 canoeЧитать далее
Ariel Suspension Bridge
6 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourЧитать далее
Community visit - Gathering Food
7 декабря 2023 г., Эквадор ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее