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We heart Boobies (and Albatros and Friggits and Turtles and Sea Lions)

Jun 28, 2011

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Location: Isla Espanola Author: Monty and George Today, after electing to take our walk after breakfast, we woke up at a comparatively late 7 o’clock and traveled to Espanola Island, where we saw many adorable sea lions and two types of Boobies (blue footed and masked), as well as quite a few of the large [...]

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Day 1 in the Amazon

Jul 4, 2011

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Location: Rio Napo Author: Mallory and Josh We woke up in Quito this morning at the sinfully early hour of 6:30 (Which wasn’t actually that bad since we wake up at 6:30 most days). It was hassle free to get to the airport and we only had a few minor setbacks checking in due to [...]

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Ligers and Tigons and Bear Sharktopi

Jun 27, 2011

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Location: Floreana Island, Galapagos Author: Mallory and Carly Today was an amazing day! It was an early start, with most of the boat waking up at about six in the morning and quickly waking up everyone else. We had a delicious breakfast of jam fiesta (a.k.a a blackberry jam sandwich). After the team was ready [...]

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Hola Galapagos

Jun 26, 2011

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Location: Quito to the Galapagos Author: Palmer and Rolando This morning we all had to get up early and be ready by 4:15am. Most would agree that it was worthwhile because in only a matter of hours, we’d arrive in the Galapagos Islands. After boarding the bus at 4:20am, we headed to Quito’s airport. We [...]

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Last day in Sumakalpa

Jul 7, 2011

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Location: Rio Napo Author: James and George We woke up early for a morning excursion in the rainforest. Our adventure consisted of tree climbing, wilderness survival, and fun (of course). We learned how to make blow guns, baskets,and backpacks. Also, Hector showed us a delicacy of the rainforest, lemony ants. After cracking open a certain [...]

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