Sealion

GALAPAGOS

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March 26th 2012
4 days of cruising the islands. Each day we had two excursions on different islands each with their own terrain and flora and fauna. Due to the time of year, the rainy season the weather was hot and humid and it affected both the islands that we visited and the wildlife that we saw. The first afternoon spoilt us as we arrived from the no at in our zodiacs and had to negotiate the sea lions on the ... read more

South America » Peru

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more