Tag Archives: Galapagos

Gallapagos Gallery

  On a rainy afternoon here in Mindo, I am catching up with some favorite photos taken during our visit last week to the Galapagos.         Send to KindleTweet

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Raised by Sea Lions on Espagnola

Now it can be told: I was raised by sea lions. Or at least it felt that way yesterday at Gardner Bay beach on Espagnola in the Galapagos. I sat for about 40 minutes with nine sea lions napping in … Continue reading

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A Day of Contrasts in Quito

Our first day on tour with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) began with cherubic voices and inspired dancing at the Sinamune school for disabled children and included a moving encounter with an Ecuadorean woman whose hard life experiences have led to … Continue reading

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Traveling Light

Nine days out from our departure to Ecuador, I am making final decisions on what gear to bring with me on the trip. The two items in this photo will probably make the cut. One is a big boy battery … Continue reading

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Prepping for a Big Trip

I am using an IOS app named Duolingo to learn Spanish, in preparation for our trip to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador later this year. I try to spend 20 minutes a day moving through the enjoyable learning tools the … Continue reading

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