Vermillion Flycatcher (Santa Cruz)

Trying Out Our Sea Legs

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March 28th 2006
In order to prevent excessive eyestrain on the part of those reading, we have decided to break down the Galapagos into several entries. When last we spoke, Sara and I were preparing for dinner at the Secret Garden and, like any good bedtime story, we will pick back up at that point. Dinner at the hostel was excellent, with a set menu of marinated chicken for Matt and marinated vegetables for ... 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