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
Tag Archives: Wildlife
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
Californian cliffs
After travelling from the East to the West Coast, I had to actually explore part of the coast a bit. So, I spent the past two days in Point Reyes National Seashore. Continue reading Californian cliffs
Stone Arches and Paintings
Now starts the first leg of my cross-country trip with a rental car. My first stop was in Moab (that I already know from my previous stay). Continue reading Stone Arches and Paintings
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
On my first full day in Guatemala I already had my first highlight: a visit to Tikal. Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
Visiting the jaguars
Today, I made a detour to Belize Zoo to get to know the animals that can be found in Belize – above all tucans and jaguars! Continue reading Visiting the jaguars
Monkey (River) and Manatee
After almost a week at the Caribbean, it is soon time to say good bye to the coast – but not quite yet: Today, I went on a boat trip to and on Monkey River. Continue reading Monkey (River) and Manatee