Penguino

Yes, Penguins at the equator. There are a few thousand of these small Galapagos penguins on the island. They are somewhat adapted to the heat, but are probably looking forward to the coming cooler season.

Galapagos Day 3 - Isabella Island

June 10th 2014
Overnight we had sailed to the west side of the largest island, Isabella. The morning activity was a Zodiac ride to see Elizabeth Bay (no hiking or swimming). In deference to our sleep-deprived kids, we took the option of the later start which was appreciated but still didn’t result in everyone being ready to go on time. We did manage to catch our ride and enjoyed the tour through a network of s ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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

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