PC131254

Galapagos 3

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December 12th 2010
Landed at Cerro Dragón on another part of Santa Cruz Island to see the biggest land iguanas before visiting Bartolomé in the afternoon to see the dramatic volcanic features of the newest island with a panoramic view after hiking up 372 steps. Then we dinghied around the big pinnacle rock to snorkel with penguins (one swam right by Nic and under me - torpedo-like speed so no photo but wow), more ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos » Santa Cruz Island

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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