Having a Whale of a Time: Photos 21 to 27

In our quest to view humpback whales off the coast of Ecuador, we changed our flights to alight in Guayaquil. Thence we took to the buses to arrive in Puerto Lopez, further north along the coast. The bus journeys were hair-raising; conducted at breakneck speed, at every stop, vendors leaping on and off to sell their wares - kebabs, patties, juices, water, coconut and, bizarely, live crabs. All but the latter seemed to be doing a roaring trade. Our attention was taken by the prospect of a ginseng-based miracle cure that could prevent cancer, cleanse the liver, purify the blood, support the kidneys and cure that putrefying and evil-smelling urine that apparently is aflicting us all. Oh, and it also prevented those irritating male problems. For a dollar a go, I was almost tempted. Many were. Entertainment aside, it was a nervous time, as the buses are a serious risk for theft, but thankfully we were able to guard our bags closely and arrived safely in Puerto Lopez.

Puerto Lopez is a small town, originally focused mainly on fishing, but just awakening to the vast tourist potential offered by the annual migration of humpback whales along the Ecuatorian coast. A

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Well, I don't know about the other equator tricks, but the one about the water going down the drain one way in the northern hemispherre and down the other in the south is not true...hate to take the fun out of things, but one can actually change the course of the water...saw this on the science Discovery channel a few weeks ago adn I was so upset, but I am over it now. Will try theegg trick when I get home today. Take care on your trip up north. Madpea

Its great to finally see your fantastic wildlife pictures, but the one thing that sticks in my mind for your latest encounters is the price of diesel!!! You wil have a big shock when you return to see how cost of petrol generally has shot up-the cost in Ecuador is a definate snip-any chance of you bringing a tanker load back? Love to you both, Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait

Well, I don't know about the other equator tricks, but the one about the water going down the drain one way in the northern hemispherre and down the other in the south is not true...hate to take the fun out of things, but one can actually change the course of the water...saw this on the science Discovery channel a few weeks ago adn I was so upset, but I am over it now. Will try theegg trick when I get home today. Take care on your trip up north. Madpea

Its great to finally see your fantastic wildlife pictures, but the one thing that sticks in my mind for your latest encounters is the price of diesel!!! You wil have a big shock when you return to see how cost of petrol generally has shot up-the cost in Ecuador is a definate snip-any chance of you bringing a tanker load back? Love to you both, Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait