Genovesa's Prince Philip’s Steps is a 25 meter high mostly-natural series of “steps” that leads up to a plateau for wildlife.  My guide said it was named for when Price Philip (of the UK) visited back in the 1970s he tripped and busted his lip open on the rocks.  I don’t know about that, but … Continue reading Genovesa Afternoon

Finally.  It’s exploring time. The Islands The Itinerary Over the night we sailed to Genovesa Island, which it the northern most island of our cruise.  With the number of passengers, the guides divided us into two groups that swap hikes in the morning and afternoon.  My group got the Darwin Bay nature walk for the … Continue reading Genovesa Morning

The airport is about a 45-minute bus ride from downtown Quito.  Once there we moved our luggage to the airline counter, I notice a blue zip-ties on the zippers – I assume indicating that our luggage was inspected by the park authorities. During the bus I ride I was struck by the age difference of … Continue reading Galapagos Arrival

I always smile when I re-learn things while traveling.  Today it was recalling that not everyone has seedless grapes.  I also like trying fast food, just to see the differences.  World Cruise readers may remember the Pizza Hut in Hong Kong offered lobster bisque!  There was a McDonald's right next door to our hotel.  There … Continue reading Quito Tour

Location: Quito, Ecuador I fly to the Galapagos Islands early tomorrow morning. I just got back from a day of touristing in Quito and I have to pack my bags and have them ready tonight. Seems the Galapagos Park personnel must inspect and sanitize the luggage before they are placed on the plane. I guess … Continue reading Quick Quito Update