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Fri, 16 Dec 2011 | By zapatosrojos | Views [512]
The Lonely Planet would have you believe that Quito in particular, and parts of Ecuador in general are the crime centres of South America and though caution may be sound advice in a country which has some social problems, I'm not sure their warnings ... Read more >
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 | By sally-annephillips | Photo Gallery
colonial buildings from the old city
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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 | By sally-annephillips | Views [940] | Comments [1] | Video
Flying into Quito (Ecuador) is a great feeling; it has such a dramatic entrance, situated in the Andes, 2,850 metres above sea level, (Footprints 2008). I came via Panama City (Panama) and Guayaquil (Ecuador); the trip took about 14 hours altogether, ... Read more >
Tags: ecuador, quito, south america, travel
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [480]
...to describe this place and the diving. Phenomenal doesn't seem to cut it anymore... Did another 2 dives with Scuba Iguana today with Adam as my buddy again. We piled into cabs (flatbed trucks as they are here) and drove the 45 mins to the other ... Read more >
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [355]
Wow...what a day!!! Joined the the most experienced dive operator in Santa Cruz - Scuba Iguana. We did a 2-tank at Gordon Rocks...one of the most famous sites here...and I can see why. As I was solo, I was buddied with Adam from the Czech Republic.... Read more >
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [356]
...after 2 dives today at Seymour Island off Santa Cruz! Computer hit 59 deg F which is blimmin' freezing...and my 7mmm full wetsuit was clearly not enough. Will ensure I'm more geared up tomorrow... We didnt see overly much...no big stuff but thousands ... Read more >
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [238]
...but as Phil and I were heading to Santa Cruz for more diving, it's something I'm prepared to do! We arrived around 10am at Santa Cruz and set about finding our hostel, wi-fi and having some brekkie. We then checked out the famous Charles Darwin ... Read more >
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [327]
BEST DIVE OF MY LIFE. Think that about covers it... Phil and I joined Tranquil Divers again for 2 more dives at Kicker Rock from San Cristobal. First dive included 6ft hammerhead cruising past us, Silky and Galapagos Sharks EVERYWHERE you looked (literally ... Read more >
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [430]
Three amazing weeks over at Jatun Sacha. Time spent with phenomenal people from all parts of the world with amazing lives, stories and inspirational plans. You have all made this experience one of the best things I have ever done and I cannot wait to ... Read more >
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [402]
It's 930am and I'm sitting in a hammock next to Silke listening to music (on my awesome iPad which I now cannot live without...thanks Andy!) and reliving the most amazing last 3 weeks. The group has gone to hoe vine roots (joke in there somewhere) but ... Read more >
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 | By zapatosrojos | Views [584]
La Chiva. No, its not a goat but neither is it just a bus taking tourists along the 'Waterfalls Highway'. The Chiva was very brightly coloured in reds, blues and yellows with lots of orange squiggles which made it a very jolly bus to see the waterfalls, ... Read more >
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [1602]
...is officially my new hero! Just spent a good portion of the night screaming, yelling, grabbing and laughing hysterically...best fun I've had in a long time (its a card game with spoons for those who are lost..). I won 2 rounds and was close on winning ... Read more >
Tue, 6 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [414] | Comments [1]
....and I'm stoked I've made the decision to leave early to see more of the Galapagos, but have made this place home and met some absolutely amazing people. Miss my aussie buddy Liz and gorgeous Jeanette who left last week. Life here isn't the same without ... Read more >
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [436] | Comments [1]
I've decided to leave the station a week early and spend some time in San Cristobal and Santa Cruz diving. Considering it costs $120 for 2 dives, I'm looking at a fairly expensive week before my flight to Quito on December 18. I'll also have to pay for ... Read more >
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 | By bekinthebigblue | Views [631]
...it appears Phil and Steve were getting sick of a rum-fueled Bek at 2am this morning. In all fairness, I was in the doorway, NOT the room... 4 amazing days on tour with 9 peeps from the station and hot showers weren't REMOTELY the highlight! Try ... Read more >
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