The Galapagos Islands are known for their vast wildlife, both under sea and on land. The National Park has done an incredible job of preserving these islands and a vacation here is a treat for all ages, families and activity levels to visit. You can enjoy a luxury cruise for a week, where everything will […]
Foto Friday: Sea Lion in the Galapagos Islands
The best part of visiting the Galapagos Islands are the sea lions that swarm the beaches. Our favorite memories from the Galapagos was snorkeling with these playful animals in the water. They are incredible and worth the trip out there to experience for yourself!
Galapagos Islands: Aboard The Letty with Ecoventura
Welcome to the Letty, one of 3 yachts run by Ecoventura in the Galapagos! Along with 17 other guests of all ages, backgrounds and personalities we boarded the Letty with our two guides Cecibel and Gustavo and nine other crew members. In the beginning everyone was quiet, shooting quick glances around, an occasional smile, but […]
Gaining an Appreciation of Birding in the Galapagos
I have never been a fan of birds. In Costa Rica a few years ago I can vividly remember standing with a couple we met for about an hour with my neck craned looking into the trees and the hundreds of birds flying above us. After that experience I questioned why anyone would ever want […]
Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands
The hardest part of the morning is finding a wet suit that fits. If you have ever tried to fit a year of travel in a carry-on bag you can understand the strength and determination it takes to get a wetsuit on. Starting at the ankle, we precisely pulled the bottom portion of the wet suit above the knee. […]
Foto Friday: Curious Sea Lion in the Galapagos Islands
The sea lions in the Galapagos Islands were some of the most curious animals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. This one guy came right up to us while we were laying out on the beach to find out what we were doing.
Sneak Peek: Cruising the Galapagos Islands with Ecoventura
We just returned from a week long adventure with Ecoventura cruising the Galapagos Islands. We left in awe of the beauty and utterly impressed with the amount of conservation work that the National Park does to keep the Galapagos Islands pristine. The sand was white, the animals were fearless and the food was delicious. We […]