Before we dive further into this adventure a bit more on how we got here. We departed the rainforest by boat up the river to the airport for a short flight to Quito. After an overnight near the airport we met most of our travel group in the hotel lobby then where whisked back to…
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos was not on my hot list of travel destinations. We knew people who had gone and seemed to enjoy it- but their photos of people standing on rocks looking through binoculars were not overly inspiring. Travel sites promised superb birding, Giant Tortoises, Darwin finches, Darwin’s discoveries, iguanas, more Darwin, more birds. Very educational….
Welcome to the Jungle
When we left off, we were heading up the river without a paddle. Two hours up the Napo River, then a short walk followed by a half hour paddle through the lagoon. There were paddles, but we were not responsible for using them. Which is a good thing for all concerned. The first part of…
So where are you this time?
At 9,400 feet it is the 2nd highest capital city in the world. The highest is La Paz, Bolivia at nearly 12,000 feet, hold onto that for Jeopardy. It is surrounded by volcanoes- some active. It is the closest capital city to the equator, only 25 miles from the city border. The lovely and preserved…
Beaches and Giant Turtles
The Seychelles is and island nation off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and natural beauty. It is also the richest nation in Africa as measured by GDP per capita. Of course it helps to have a vibrant tourism sector, fisheries that yield export dollars…
Every Journey has a Beginning
And this one began with a list of countries visited and a much longer list of destinations not yet explored. By 4 people, looking for options for an upcoming trip that would result in new experiences for us all. One of our group has been working on visiting the 100 couuntries required to join the…
Explorer Barb 