Destination: Ecuador

one more day...

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 | By kelly4563 | Views [726] | Comments [4]

Wow. I honestly cannot even being to wrap my mind around the fact that I will be in Ecuador in just 2 days. I feel like I should be more nervous, but as for now I am just plain excited! :) I got my host family information last week - I will be living ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Days 59 & 60 - Otavalo Markets

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [5264]

Otavalo is a town about 2 hours north of Quito, a must see in all the guidebooks. So on the weekend, my Aussie mate Linda and I packed a small bag and headed for the hills to see what it was all about. The Otavaleños (people that live in Otavalo) have ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

I want to live in Galápagos

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [3891] | Comments [3]

Why is it that the most amazing adventures are so difficult to describe? I have been reflecting on my time in Galápagos since I arrived back on mainland Ecuador and its really daunting to try and pen words that illustrate my experience there. Here goes.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Narcolepsy in Quito, Equador

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [753]

Hola everybody! Yes, made it to Ecuador yesterday... was flying in on a TACA plane... we were decending and I saw the amazing city which is Quito, with the beautiful mountains... and then I was asleep... and then wow, look at those buildings, and then ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Days 56 & 57 - Raining in Quito

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [24687]

So of course, after returning from Galápagos I have a great tan and an expanded sense of adventure. I made the long trip (bus, ferry, bus, plane, taxi) from Baltra in Galápagos back to mainland Ecuador ready to explore on 14/3. As the plane touched down, ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Days 48 - 55 - In the Galapagos Islands

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1394] | Comments [3]

Imagine walking on islands that have never been inhabitied. Each step you take may be treading on the ground never walked on by another. Imagine swimming & snorkelling for hours in bright blue water with floating sea turtles, curious sea lions, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

3 Days in Paradise

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [3809] | Comments [4]

Isla Isabela is a place here in Galápagos that was recommended to me by many travellers as a nice place to visit, so I booked a 3 day trip to see what it was like. I had high expectations, which were exceeded completely! This has been my favourite place ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Photos: Ecuador

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 | By lani | Photo Gallery

Day 43 - Arrived in Galápagos

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1310]

Im here! This morning I left Quito at an unacceptably early hour (7am) en route to Galápagos. Our plane flew for about an hour to another stop in Ecuador to re-fuel which took about 1.5 hours! Afterwards, we started the main leg of the trip to the islands, ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

My new Poncho

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [3761] | Comments [2]

Is fantastic! I bought it today at a market here in Quito. It looks similiar to the one in the picture, except that its bright and multi coloured to ensure I look maximum-gringa style.  

Tags: Shopping

Day 41 - Plane food

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [1327]

Well, I spent a day on planes today. Leaving Buenos Aires at 5am in a thunderstorm didnt feel like a good start though. We were delayed for an hour and I thought I had missed my connection to Ecuador, but I was soooooo tired from the early start that ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Blahhhhhh

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By thebauerguy | Views [507]

Well holy crap.   No good morning here.   It's off to the dive shop to cancel my dive for today.   I can't even clear my ears on the surface.   No way I am going to be able to get under the surface.   So I resign myself to a hammock for the day ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Deep six

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 | By thebauerguy | Views [478] | Comments [1]

Morning nomads.   With fingers intact its time to go diving finally.   It's off to the dive shop by 7 am so another early start.   Why can't vacation days start at 9 or 10 in the morning instead of 6 am?   Oh well off I go.   At the dive shop its ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Out to sea

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 | By thebauerguy | Views [502]

I know its morning by that strangely bright light creeping up over the horizon.   On the airplane the captain told us the time here was an hour behind Quito.   So I set my watch.   At 7:15 on my cell phone I head to the curb.   I was told the Santa ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

An other day in paradise

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By thebauerguy | Views [556]

Morning all.   It's off to the airport for an early morning flight to the Galapagos.   I am totally filled with the anticipation of the trip.   I can't wait to see the islands with their varieties of wild life.   I am just totally amped 15 days ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road