I spent 9 nights in Quito and I don’t have much to say about it. Plenty of travellers I’ve spoken to hated it. I enjoyed my time here but only certain parts are mention-worthy.
Category: Ecuador
Cruising in the Galapagos
I am a very lucky guy. The experience of the last week is still sinking in. First, I get out of a contract from what was to be a terrible cruise. Then I spend a week on a cruise that is definitely on the “Top 10 best weeks of my life” list. Maybe it was…
Brief Nightmare in Galapagos
Having said that I’d take my chances at trying to get a Galapagos cruise in Puerto Ayora, I proceeded to go cruise-shopping on the day I arrived in the Galapagos Islands. I was actually facing mild food poisoning that very day. It was a struggle to force myself to walk around town in the heat,…
On my way to meet Charles Darwin
Or his spirit at least. I’ve always been a huge fan of the BBC series Planet Earth. In fact, any documentary on wildlife. But one subject that has always caught my attention is the Galapagos Islands. These days, everyone and their moms can visit the Galapagos. Sure, it’s pricey but they let everyone in. I’m…
Hike and Bike Tour of Cotopaxi
I am not going to be climbing Mount Everest any time in my future.