Barren landscape

The Galapagos Islands

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January 18th 2012
Galapagos: 8.12.11 Day 1: Flew from Quito to Guayaquil, then to Galapagos Isla Baltra, amazing views of the islands as we came into land. Bus to the zodiac’s and onto our home for the next 8 days the Floreana motor yacht. Got a bunk cabin with ensuite bathroom air con and hot water, sweet. We had a nice lunch in dining room complete with bar. Then got a bus to highlands of Isla Santa ... 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