![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9151189-1038x576.jpg "View from Ringturm")
This weekend, the Open House Vienna was held for the fifth time. During this event, one can get an insight view of some buildings that are normally closed to the public. I took this opportunity to visit a few well-known buildings. Continue reading Open House Vienna
Yearly Archives: 2018
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180729_142947-1038x576.jpg "Frankenfels")
A leisurely weekend
I spent the past weekend with some friends in Frankenfels (in Lower Austria). It was a rather leisurely weekend with observing the lunar eclipse, visiting the Nix cave, barbecuing, and a short stroll over the surrounding hills. Continue reading A leisurely weekend
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3961.jpg "Bartolomé")
Ecuador & Galapagos
In spring 2018, I treated myself to a very special trip: a visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/P6021175.jpg "Wiener Neustadt channel")
Postman Bernie
As already mentioned, I brought three postcards from Post Office Bay home to Austria. I combined the delivery of the two of these cards (going to the Wiener Neustadt area) with a bike tour. Continue reading Postman Bernie
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/P5030194.jpg "View of Quito Old Town")
Breathtaking Quito
Quito is probably a real estate agent’s dream: "Location, location, location!" The location is indeed breathtaking – and due to the altitude (about 2,900 meters) in more than one way. Continue reading Breathtaking Quito
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4198-1038x576.jpg "Galápagos tortoise")
Galapagos in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/P5161031.jpg "Sea lions")
Farewell to Galapagos
My Galapagos cruise ended in San Cristóbal. After my cruise, I explored this island for three more days on my own – and it truly was a worthy conclusion to my stay in Galapagos. Continue reading Farewell to Galapagos
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4590.jpg "Breeding albatros")
Albatrosses and more
We spent the last (full) day of our Galapagos cruise in Española. This island is mostly known for the local albatross colony – but there is so much more to see! Continue reading Albatrosses and more
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4309.jpg "Post Office Box")
Snorkeling postmen
Today, we visited the next island of the Galapagos archipelago: Floreana. This island is known for snorkeling at Devil’s Crown and (especially) for Post Office Bay. Continue reading Snorkeling postmen
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4223.jpg "Santa Cruz")
Circling Santa Cruz
The last two days were rather "slow" days – almost a bit too quiet for my liking. Nevertheless, we had some interesting activities. Continue reading Circling Santa Cruz