Reflections of a Newfoundland Road Trip
Reflections Throughout this post, you will find moments where my mind reflects on past experiences or people. It is a mixture of the present and the past. Enjoy. How did we get here? When a…
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Ecuador – El ultimo dia / The final day
The bags are outside my room and I head to breakfast in the main pavilion and snap a few final photos to remember this beautiful oasis in the jungle. The walk from the lodge to…
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…
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…
Using Your Cellular Phone While Travelling
Although we enjoy our time away from our regular schedule, we still love to be connected to our family and friends back home. You might also need to stay in touch with work. Usually, staying…
The Last Day
Today is MaryAnn’s final full day with me. She will have to get up very early as Paco will be picking her up at 3:30 am. I have made certain she has a ‘to go’…