The third day was all about the sea lions. They are all around the islands, but there are some preferred places where numerous groups can be found en masse. As fellow mammals, it is normal to feel close to them, even at an emotional level. Almost as if their gestures, their cries, their movements, their … Continue reading Galapagos, Day 3: entertaining Encounters with the Sea Lions
On my second day, we visited two absolutely stunning destinations - Rabida Island and Bartholomew. The day started early, as all days did - we had breakfast and were ready to start the day. I felt as excited as a child on Christmas Eve. Rabida Island and its striking red shores The red sand shores … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos – Day 2: Rabida & Bartholomew
Visiting the Galapagos was a bucket list item from the days of middle school, when the Theory of Evolution and the name of Charles Darwin was first introduced to me. The islands and their inhabitants inspired the Origin of Species, and the basis for a very harsh truth - “it is not the strongest of … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos. First Day in one of My Dream Destinations
This seems to be a contentious topic in the surroundings of Quito and I still came back not knowing the answer, or if I was actually in la mitad del mundo. But it's okay! At least I know I was close...hopefully? There are a few different places claiming to be located in the equatorial line, … Continue reading Where is, in fact, the Middle of the World?
When I quit my job to travel in 2024, my initial goal was to spend 4 months in Southeast Asia (which I did) and then travel to South America for another two months. I had everything planned, itinerary, how to get from one place to the other, saved lots of different tours I wanted to … Continue reading Exploring Quito, Ecuador – one of the highest capital cities in the world
The Winged Bone 