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
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Iconic Galapagos
The second full day of my Galapagos cruise was dedicated to geology: We visited two younger islands with significant traces of volcanic activity. Continue reading Iconic Galapagos
Red feet and red gular pouches
Yesterday was the first day of my Galapagos cruise. I am travelling on the Eden , a 16-passenger ship. We spent our first full day on the northeasternmost island of the archipelago, which is considered to be a bird’s paradise: Genovesa. Continue reading Red feet and red gular pouches
Relaxing in Galapagos
The Galapagos islands are usually not a destination that you visit for relaxation. However, having to cope with yet another climate zone, I decided to take it easy the first two days there. Continue reading Relaxing in Galapagos
Andean peeks
I should have been travelling in Ecuador for more than a week already. However, due to illness, I had to postpone my flight by a week. So, instead of spending eleven days along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, I only spent a couple of days in Otavalo. Still, it was a nice taste of the Ecuadorean Andes that has wet my appetite. Continue reading Andean peeks
Wet and cold in London
Almost exactly ten years after my previous visit, I spent another weekend in London. Unfortunately, the weather was not that nice: It was mainly wet and cold. Continue reading Wet and cold in London
New Year’s in Tyrol
Just like three years ago, I spent some days around New Year’s in the snow. This time, I was invited by some (other) friends to the small village of Gnadenwald in Tyrol. Continue reading New Year’s in Tyrol
In the crowded streets of Verona
At the third (and last) stop of my short stay in Italy, I discovered why my previous stops were not too crowded: Apparently, all tourists are in Verona. Without doubt, this city was the most popular of the ones visited by me. Continue reading In the crowded streets of Verona
Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
San Marino is not only the oldest republic (since 301 AD), and the fifth-smallest country on Earth, but also a very scenic place. Continue reading Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
The Towers of Bologna
I took advantage of today’s public holiday in Austria, and went to Italy for the extended weekend. Today, I explored Bologna. Continue reading The Towers of Bologna