Navy Boat

Bartolome Bay

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June 21st 2006
Today we were in Bartolome Bay. It is the most photographed place in the Galapagos and looking at the pictures I am sure you can understand why. The large pointed rock is called Pinnacle Rock. It was used for target practice by the US, who had a base at Baltra, during WWII. To get to the lookout we had to climb up many stairs. All of us were tired when we got to the top except for Ljubica who deci ... 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