![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_4309.jpg "Post Office Box")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3961.jpg "Bartolomé")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3661.jpg "Red-footed booby")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3444-1038x576.jpg "Playa de la Estación")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/OI001072-1038x576.jpg "Laguna Cuicocha")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3355.jpg "Tower Bridge")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PC310564-1038x576.jpg "Hall valley")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OI001001-1038x576.jpg "View from Castel San Pietro")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OI000957-1038x576.jpg "First Tower")
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