Galapagos Tortoise

THE GALAPAGOS - ISABELA ISLAND

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November 18th 2009
We have found a piece of paradise. Getting there was an exciting adventure. We flew from from Baltra in an 8-seater plane. It was tiny and cramped inside and felt a bit like a toy plane. Amy likened it to Noddy’s (only it wasn’t red). The view from the plane was spectacular though as you were so close to the islands as you flew over them. After the short 30 minute journey we were at Isa ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more