'It is hard to be miserable in the company of penguins. It’s hard not to feel happy in their presence.'-Charles Bergman It was my last day in the Galapagos and Christian at Terra Sur had given me another free day. He did include a variety of things to do on Santa Cruz Island but I … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: Isabela, Galapagos Islands
'You will love the ocean. It makes you feel small, but not in a bad way. Small because you realize you’re part of something bigger'. –Lauren Myracle The aim of the Galapagos trip was to spend as much time in the water as possible! Terra Sur arranged this day trip out to Seymour Island, right … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: Seymour, Galapagos Islands
'...so simple, a beginning [of] endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.'-Charles Darwin On my second fully day in the Galapagos, I had a completely free day (Terra Sur actually scheduled two but I went rogue on the second as you'll see). My hotel, Coloma, was right near the … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: Exploring Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
‘The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.’ –Robert Wyland On my first full day in the Galapagos, Terra Sur Travels arranged for a trip to Santa Fe Island! It was a day on the water and three different snorkeling sessions. I will say, I was a tad … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: Santa Fe Island, Galapagos
“Tortoises can tell you more about the road than hares.” —Khalil Gibran When I began building my trip, Terra Sur's Angelica told me to try to arrive as early as possible so I could stop at El Chato Ranch to see the famed giant tortoises in the wild. Once I got off the ferry on Santa … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: Giant Tortoises of the Galapagos