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The Galapagos: Afternoon at Darwin Bay

Posted onJanuary 6, 2006May 10, 2020Leave a comment

Back on board the Galapagos Explorer we find our rooms made up and our beach towels neatly formed into a crab and a snake. (Yesterday it was a pair of sea lions.) We have time Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Galapagos Islands, Mexico, South & Central AmericaTagssailing and cruising

Galapagos Nazca booby

The Galapagos: Morning on Genovesa Island

Posted onJanuary 6, 2006May 10, 2020Leave a comment

One of the most spectacular islands in the archipelago, Genovesa is known as “the island of birds.” Disembark at El Barranco and walk on lava-covered terrain observing the many bird species and the fragrant Palo Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Galapagos Islands, Mexico, South & Central AmericaTagssailing and cruising

Galapagos tortoise

The Galapagos: Afternoon on Santa Cruz Island

Posted onJanuary 5, 2006May 10, 2020

After lunch, arrive in Santa Cruz Island where you’ll visit the fascinating Darwin Station and learn about the research conducted on the island. The station is a breeding and rearing center where tortoises of different Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Galapagos Islands, Mexico, South & Central America

The Galapagos: Morning on Espanola Island

Posted onJanuary 5, 2006May 10, 20201 Comment

Upon landing at Suarez Point on Espanola Island, learn about lava terrain while crossing inactive lava fields. Aside from the sea lion colonies, this is a great site for bird watching. You may encounter a Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Galapagos Islands, Mexico, South & Central AmericaTagssailing and cruising

Galapagos Kicker Rock islet

Aboard the Galapagos Explorer

Posted onJanuary 4, 2006December 14, 2020Leave a comment

We are sailing on the MV Galapagos Explorer II and have been told several times how lucky we are to be on such a beautiful ship. I have purposely reined in my expectations. Whatever we Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Galapagos Islands, Mexico, South & Central AmericaTagssailing and cruising

Ecuador: North of Quito

Posted onJanuary 3, 2006May 10, 2020Leave a comment

On today’s excursion to the Ecuadorian countryside, visit the small town of Calderon where miniature bread figurines are made. Descend into spectacular Guayllabamba Gorge before arriving at Otavalo, a sprawling Indian market. Here, you’ll find Read More …

CategoriesEcuador, Mexico, South & Central AmericaTagstraditional culture

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