Monthly Archives: January 2019

Colca Valley

Posted on January 31, 2019 by kcbernick

Thursday early morning, January 31, 2019 There was no guarantee that we’d see the Andean Condor today. They glide on thermal currents, using the wind and the sun to soar. Today, it’s cloudy and chilly, but we arose early this morning … Continue reading →

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Traveling to the Colca Valley

Posted on January 31, 2019 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Our guide’s name is Jaimie. She said that this is not her Quichua name, but rather an “American” name. Her Quichua name is Naiwita. Many of the Quichua adopted American names because they were being discriminated … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Marañon River

Posted on January 31, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday afternoon, January 21, 2019 We went out again with the skiff, stopping first at the park office to register as visitors. While waiting for our guide, several local children and mothers approached the dock, trying to sell us some … Continue reading →

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Forest Walk in the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Amazon

Posted on January 30, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday after breakfast, January 21, 2019 Following breakfast, we were treated to a hike in the Casual Forest, in a section called terra firma forest, meaning that the area never floods. It is, however, quite muddy, and we wear high … Continue reading →

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Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Amazon

Posted on January 29, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday morning, January 21, 2019 The Pacaya-Samiria Reserve is a protected region covering five million acres of forest in the Loreto region of Peru. Bordered by the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, it is an area of low hills and seasonally … Continue reading →

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But Wait! There’s More! Arequipa

Posted on January 28, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday, January 28, 2019 We flew from Lima to Arequipa, Peru this morning. The city of Arequipa was established in 1540 by Garcí Manuel De Carbajal, a Spanish lieutenant who explored the area as an emissary of Francisco Pizarro. The city sits within … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Amazon

Posted on January 28, 2019 by kcbernick

Sunday, January 27, 2019 It’s hard to leave. We’ve had a wonderful time here, seeing and learning so much about the many beautiful birds and animals that live here. As we boarded our bus to the airport, we were greeted … Continue reading →

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Genovesa Island, Darwin’s Bay

Posted on January 27, 2019 by kcbernick

Friday, January 18, 2019 This morning, we had a wet landing on the island of Genovesa, the most isolated of the main islands. A wet landing means that we step off of the zodiac into the water. High waves can … Continue reading →

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Genovesa Island: Prince Philip’s Steps

Posted on January 19, 2019 by kcbernick

Friday afternoon, January 18, 2019 In the afternoon, we went ashore again, this time at Prince Philip’s Steps, named in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s husband when he visited this island. Before disembarking, our zodiac driver brought us to a spot … Continue reading →

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Cerro Dragon and Guy Fawkes Island, Santa Cruz

Posted on January 18, 2019 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 This morning, we rode in a zodiac to Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill), so named for its population of Galapagos land iguanas. The population was almost wiped out by feral dogs in the 1960s. A captive and … Continue reading →

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