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Exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon

by crazyloon56March 16, 2026

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…

Travelling Through the Andes to the Amazon Basin
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Travelling Through the Andes to the Amazon Basin

by crazyloon56March 9, 2026March 8, 2026

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
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Quito, Ecuador

by crazyloon56March 8, 2026March 7, 2026

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
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Leaving the Galapagos for Ecuador Mainland – Travel Day

by crazyloon56March 7, 2026

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
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Travel Guide: Journey from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island

by crazyloon56March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

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 Galapagos – Isla Lobos, Ochoa and Loberia Beaches
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Exploring Galapagos – Isla Lobos, Ochoa and Loberia Beaches

by crazyloon56February 20, 2026February 26, 2026

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
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Exploring the Galapagos – a Traveller’s Journey

by crazyloon56February 18, 2026February 26, 2026

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
Travel Tech

Using Your Cellular Phone While Travelling

by crazyloon56January 12, 2026

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…

Top Tips for Enjoying Local Street Food Globally
Food

Top Tips for Enjoying Local Street Food Globally

by crazyloon56January 12, 2026

Floating market in Thailand Go to the Local Market: When I travel, I like to head to the market and sample the local delicacies. I must admit my palate is quite adventurous which makes trying…

The Last Day
My Spanish Dream

The Last Day

by crazyloon56March 26, 2025January 12, 2026

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’…

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