Exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon
Today is a busy day! I have been spending some time video editing due to the amount of footage I captured thus delaying the publishing of this post. I hope you enjoy this adventure. Misahualli…
Category: Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon Basin
Travelling Through the Andes to the Amazon Basin
Back on the bus, our driver, Roberto, navigates us into the Andes mountains. Weaving higher and higher the terrain is rocky and rough. I have a window seat towards the rear of the bus. Elena…
Quito, Ecuador
We depart for the capital city of Ecuador, Quito by bus. Quito, with a population of 2.8 million, sits in a narrow valley along the Pichincha volcano which is still active. Its last eruption was…
Leaving the Galapagos for Ecuador Mainland – Travel Day
Our flight is at 11:17 am and we will depart from the airport located on Baltra Island. The island is also called South Seymour and at one time was a WWII U.S. military base. While…
Travel Guide: Journey from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island
Today, we are leaving San Cristobal Island for Santa Cruz Island. After a light breakfast, we fill our water bottles and walk to the pier with our luggage. It's a short, downhill walk. I can…
Exploring the Galapagos – San Cristobal Highlands
After a quick breakfast, I pack up my day-pack, refill my water bottle and slather sunscreen on my body. Today is going to be a full day outside in the elements. Our guide, Christian meets…
Exploring Galapagos – Isla Lobos, Ochoa and Loberia Beaches
Isla Lobos Excursion - Where saying "boobies" is appropriate Lila and Elena are already up enjoying their breakfast by the time I arrive. I find a seat at a long table and see Marty a…
Exploring the Galapagos – a Traveller’s Journey
San Cristobal Island We hop the hotel shuttle and are met at the airport by an Exoticca rep who helps us get through inspection. I had to enter a separate area to have my carry-on…
From Toronto to Quito: My Travel Experience in Ecuador
I have always wanted to explore the Galapagos Islands. Maybe it is the remoteness, or maybe it is the idea of seeing prehistoric giant tortoises in their natural habitat. A deal came across my computer…