EcuadorProvincia de PichinchaMindo0°3’11” S 78°46’29” W
4 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
First we visited a private garden called hummingbird paradise where you are able to observe over 100 species of hummingbirds, we even had some feed from our hands.
Then we took a cable car over aLeggi altro
5 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The first stop was in Cayambe for some traditional breakfast of bizcochos with local cheese and dulce de leche and a lesson on the traditional applications of the agave plant by the indigenousLeggi altro
6 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
As we drove to the equator, our guide started off by explaining the current local political landscape of Ecuador, which gave us insight into the situation compared to what we had heard in Australia.Leggi altro
8 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
It was an early start to fly from Quito to the Galapagos but the view of the mountains from the plane was well worth it.
First day in Galapagos was on Santa Cruz island. Driving to our accommodation,Leggi altro
9 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
When we arrived on Isabela Island, the first thing that screamed to be noticed was Sierra Negra volcano dominating the horizon. Once we had settled into the accommodation, we went for a hike to seeLeggi altro
EcuadorProvincia de GalápagosLas AcaciasPlaya de Los Alemanes0°44’51” S 90°18’48” W 11 aprile, Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On the boat ride from Santa Cruz towards San Cristobal, we came across a pod of dolphins that put on a show. There must have been at least 100 of them. Once on the island, we were overcome with theLeggi altro
PerùLimaMirafloresMalecón La Marina12°6’59” S 77°2’29” W 14 aprile, Perù ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It was time to say goodbye to Ecuador and our new friends we had made over the last two weeks as our new adventure was starting in Peru. When we landed in Lima, we settled into our hotel before goingLeggi altro
PerùMadre de DiosSachavacayoc12°51’21” S 69°21’35” W 16 aprile, Perù ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
It was an early and hungover start to the day when we had an early flight to Puerto Maldonado, where we would start our foray into the Amazon Jungle.
On our river boat ride to our lodge, we spottedLeggi altro
PerùCusco13°30’34” S 71°58’42” W 18 aprile, Perù ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Delicious local dinner
Wandered around the town square at night
On the drive to Ollayatambo we stopped for a view over Cusco, learnt about Pachachuti and his heroics to protect Cusco and theLeggi altro
PerùCuscoOllantaytambo13°15’31” S 72°15’49” W 19 aprile, Perù ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Today we left Cusco to head out to Ollayatambo where we would be heading to the starting point of the Inca Trail the following day. On the way we stopped by a small community where we learnt aboutLeggi altro
