![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/P5030194.jpg "View of Quito Old Town")
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
Trip: Ecuador 2018
![[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
![[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