I was in Ecuador for 2 weeks in August 2009. The Spanish is clean, the food is tasty, and the chicken buses are plentiful. 1. Galapagos, Galapagos, Galapagos…need I say more? 2. Spend a long weekend in Baños, known for it’s spas and waterfalls (Spanish schools too) 3. Eat local. Try humitas (corn like tamales [...]
3 hours NW of Guayaquil along La Routa del Sol (the Sun Road) nestled between sleepy fishing towns and a mountain sits the surf town of Montanita (little mountain). All can be had in this little enclave of Pacific bliss: water sports, Spanish schools, cheap Internet and even cheaper comida (food). The bohemian town hosts [...]
After a jostling, very bumpy 2.5 hour ferry ride from the bustling port of Porto Ayoro, you arrive slightly, if not completely seasick to the island of Isabela. This island, resembling a seahorse, is the largest island of the Galapagos chain but is one of the least populated; only a 1,000 people reside here. The [...]
Animals are truly what make the Galapagos a natural wonder. They live in almost perfect harmony with their neighbors the humans. Here are a few of my favorite shots featuring the main characters of this tiny chain of islands. I curse myself that I wasn;t able to get a tight shot of the pinguinos (penguins).
When I 1st thought about eating in Ecuador, I thought it would be all rice and beans. Boy was I wrong and not once did I eat that. And to rest your minds, the food gag factor is VERY LOW. While it certainly is not the best cuisine I have eaten (Vietnam is one of [...]
Up, up, and away to one of Quito’s best attractions, the Teleferiqo, or cable car. This ride is the best way to see the expansive beauty of this mountain city. Pay $8 and ride a car up to the top of one of the many mountain peaks surrounding this beautiful city. As you slowly ascend, [...]
Galapagos is not only a World Heritage site but a MUST-SEE destination. The sheer amount of natural animal and fish habitats in their environments astounds you. But for all the beauty you will encounter, you need to 1st plan how to get there. Galapagos Island trips can be acheived 2 ways, a tour or no [...]
Take in the majestic beauty of these Islands.I was blown away by the clarity of the water, the amount of pristine beaches and untouched islands. As the natural landscape is only one piece of the Galapagos puzzle, I will be adding some wildlife shots in the next week or so, cuause after all, that is [...]
There is a special feeling that overcomes you as you approach el Mitad del Mundo (Center of the World). You are heading to the absolute spot where all the directions collide and the coordinates read 0 0 0. The Ecuadorians have done much to keep the importance of this place intact and have not Disney-landed [...]
Ever wanted to live in 2 places at the same time? I would love to live in NYC and Paris, or Rome and London, why not Guayaquil, Ecuador and Paris, NYC, London, or Rome? Well, if you haven’t guessed by now, that dream can be a reality if you buy one of the palatial estates [...]
