Category Archives: Ecuador

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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Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Posted on January 18, 2019 by kcbernick

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 by kcbernick

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 by kcbernick

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 by kcbernick

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. When we reached … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Mashpi

Posted on January 14, 2019 by kcbernick

Friday, January 11, 2019 On this, our last day in Mashpi, we took a short hike where we observed a few more birds, butterflies, and even a millipede and an iguana. The iguana flexed his throat in agitation, he looked … Continue reading →

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Mashpi Dragonfly and Waterfalls

Posted on January 11, 2019 by kcbernick

Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2019 Mashpi Lodge has a an open-air cable car ride – The Dragonfly, which carries its passengers on a 45 minute ride over the forest canopy, at up to 650’ above the ground. The setup looks similar … Continue reading →

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