Author Archives: kcbernick

About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Drowning in Rain, Bartolomé Island

Posted on January 20, 2019

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet just off the coast of Santiago Island. It sits in the rain shadow of Santiago and Santa Cruz.Bartolomé’s volcanic landscape, with its spatter cones, tuff cones and lava flows, has … Continue reading →

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Local Talent from Santa Cruz

Posted on January 19, 2019

Tuesday afternoon, January 15, 2019 This afternoon, we visited a tortoise farm (can’t think of a better term) where we could see the tortoises in their natural environment. It was a real treat. There were males and females, old and … Continue reading →

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Cerro Dragon and Guy Fawkes Island, Santa Cruz

Posted on January 18, 2019
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Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Posted on January 18, 2019

Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 Santa Cruz is the second largest island, and sits in the center of the archipelago. Its capital is Puerto Ayora, the most populated town in the islands, with a population of about 18,000. We started … Continue reading →

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Floreana, Galápagos

Posted on January 17, 2019

Monday, January 14, 2019 Our day started very early with a 6:30am walk with professional photographer, Walter Perez. We traveled to Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island, aboard a zodiac, then disembarked in shallow water – a “wet landing.” Early morning … Continue reading →

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Española, Galápagos Islands

Posted on January 16, 2019

Sunday, January 13, 2019 The day started with a review of the rules of snorkeling – a good reminder since it’s been a few years since we’ve snorkeled. Then we were fitted with wet suits, flippers and masks. We had … Continue reading →

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San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos

Posted on January 15, 2019

Saturday, January 12, 2019 We had to leave the hotel in Quito at 5:30 this morning to catch a flight to our next destination. We arrived here in the dark and we are leaving in the dark. The Galápagos Islands (official … Continue reading →

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