Monthly Archives: February 2012

Visit to the Equator, where strange things happen.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Today, our guide Paul took us to the famed monument on the Equator, a place where locals call it “Middle of the Earth”. We first visited a small museum dedicated to the Equator where we experienced few “mysterious” effects of … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Galapagos

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

On our last day in Galapagos we got a quick tour of some attractions in the highlands, accompanied by Maria Elena, a local guide. We visited a farm in the highlands where giant tortoises come and go to feed and … Continue reading →

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Visiting with iguanas and a high-five from a blue footed booby.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

On our third day in Puerto Ayora we took another boat trip this time to Isla Isabela. We departed at 7 am in a perfect weather for navigation. The sea was calm and no clouds in the sky. As we … Continue reading →

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Trip to Isla Isabela

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Here are some trophies of today’s picture hunt:) The awesome variety of wildlife is just astounding and one feels presence of Nature at work for eons… There is something truly primordial about this place inviting contemplation of Life…

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Isla Santa Cruz and Floreana

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

We landed in Galapagos yesterday at about 10 am local time after 1hr and 40 min flight from Guayaquil. The islands are about 600 miles west of the mainland Ecuador and one hour ahead. It’s hot and humid, big difference … Continue reading →

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