Ecuador and Galapagos - April 2009 Galleries

Quito - April 18, 2009 : We had one day in Quito before we headed to the Galapagos Islands, so we did some sightseeing.  Dad's friend's family owned a rose business and we were able to tour the facility.  We also did some shopping in the towns of [] and [].

Quito - April 18, 2009

We had one day in Quito before we headed to the Galapagos Islands, so ...

Updated: May 05, 2009 3:40pm PST

Galapagos Day 1 (Baltra) - April 19, 2009 : We flew from Quito to Guayaquil to Baltra where we boarded our boat.  Then we took a short walk on Bachas beach and snorkeled before heading back to the boat.

Galapagos Day 1 (Baltra) - April 19, 2009

We flew from Quito to Guayaquil to Baltra where we boarded our boat. ...

Updated: May 06, 2009 10:12pm PST

Galapagos Day 2 (Bartolome and Chinese Hat) - April 20, 2009 : We did walks on Bartolome and Chinese Hat.

Galapagos Day 2 (Bartolome and Chinese Hat) - April 20, 2009

We did walks on Bartolome and Chinese Hat.

Updated: May 07, 2009 8:39pm PST

Galapagos Day 3 (Isabela) - April 21, 2009 : We started the day with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center on Isabela.  Our afternoon walk took us by an area known as shark alley, but unfortunately, there were no sharks.  After the walk, we spent some time in Port Villamil.

Galapagos Day 3 (Isabela) - April 21, 2009

We started the day with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 7:56pm PST

Galapagos Day 4 (Floreana) - April 22, 2009 : In the morning, we landed at Point Cormorant for a walk, and in the afternoon we landed at Post Office Bay to swap some postcards and to do some snorkeling.

Galapagos Day 4 (Floreana) - April 22, 2009

In the morning, we landed at Point Cormorant for a walk, and in the af ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 7:44pm PST

Galapagos Day 5 (Espanola) - April 23, 2009 : The main attraction on Espanola was the birds: Nazca Boobies, Blue-Footed Boobies and Waved Albatrosses.

Galapagos Day 5 (Espanola) - April 23, 2009

The main attraction on Espanola was the birds: Nazca Boobies, Blue-Foo ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 1:25pm PST

Galapagos Day 6 (Santa Cruz) - April 24, 2009 : In the morning, we saw Giant Tortoises at a private ranch and in the afternoon we went to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see more tortoises and some iguanas.

Galapagos Day 6 (Santa Cruz) - April 24, 2009

In the morning, we saw Giant Tortoises at a private ranch and in the a ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 2:36pm PST

Galapagos Day 7 (South Plaza & North Seymour) - April 25, 2009 : In the morning we walked on South Plaza and saw many Iguanas and Sea Lions.  In the afternoon, we walked on North Seymour and saw Frigatebirds and Blue-Footed Boobies.

Galapagos Day 7 (South Plaza & North Seymour) - April 25, 2009

In the morning we walked on South Plaza and saw many Iguanas and Sea L ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 3:57pm PST

Galapagos Day 8 (Black Turtle Cove) - April 26, 2009 : Before flying back to Ecuador, we went on an early morning dinghy trip around Black Turtle Cove and saw quite a few Rays among other sea creatures.

Galapagos Day 8 (Black Turtle Cove) - April 26, 2009

Before flying back to Ecuador, we went on an early morning dinghy trip ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 4:13pm PST

Underwater Pictures : I took these pictures at various places in the Galapagos while snorkeling.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take the camera with me on the trip that we encountered some sea turtles and rays.  We also saw a Galapagos shark, but I was too shocked to snap a picture - boo!

Underwater Pictures

I took these pictures at various places in the Galapagos while snorkel ...

Updated: May 05, 2009 9:06am PST

Quito - April 27, 2009 : We took a couple of 'recovery' days in Quito after the Galapagos. (Crappy camera again - I got tired of carrying around the D60)

Quito - April 27, 2009

We took a couple of 'recovery' days in Quito after the Galapagos. (Cra ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 6:18pm PST

Quito - April 26, 2009 :

Quito - April 26, 2009

Updated: Jun 03, 2009 4:47pm PST