Kicker Rock

Kicker Rock/Isla Lobos

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June 17th 2006
Today we took another field trip, this time to Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) and Isla Lobos. Kicker Rock is a large rock in the ocean off the shore of the island and is said to look like a sleeping lion which is Leon Dormido in Spanish. Kicker Rock is known for great snorkelling and scuba diving. We all got on boats and sailed out to the rock and went snorkelling. Just as I jumped into the water my p ... 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