The Galápagos are a magnet to travelers and nature lovers from all around the world. They’re drawn by stories of an unspoiled place where exotic animals are everywhere and people roam freely among them. At least that seems to be the image most people have. The truth may be a little different though. The mystiqueContinue reading “Wildlife Of The Galápagos Islands”
Category Archives: Pacific & Down Under
In Search Of The Blue Footed Booby
If most people were to guess which is the most iconic animal in the Galapagos it would probably be the Galapagos tortoise or maybe the marine iguana. If the gift shops in San Cristobal are any indication it would appear the overwhelming winner is actually the blue footed booby. Maybe it’s the name – theContinue reading “In Search Of The Blue Footed Booby”
San Cristobal, Galapagos
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, Galapagos Most people planning on visiting the Galapagos will discover that a flight from Ecuador to San Cristobal with a few nights in a hotel is the most reasonably priced option. Taking a cruise around the Galapagos in many cases will start at $10,000 per person and can actually costContinue reading “San Cristobal, Galapagos”
A Day On Haleakalā
A Large Volcano on the Hawaiian’ Island of Maui If you are visiting Maui be sure and take the time for a morning visit to another world. Haleakalā offers a glimpse into a landscape that leaves the impression that you have visited Mars, with the bonus of spectacular vistas of the Pacific and the islandContinue reading “A Day On Haleakalā”
Random Images • Aboriginal Music Lesson In Sydney
Photography is my obsession and when traveling the world often images just present themselves. Most are random impressions with little context but some seem to suggest at a self contained story. Still others leave me wanting to find out more about what I stumbled upon. Here’s a glimpse of just why we travel… An AborigineContinue reading “Random Images • Aboriginal Music Lesson In Sydney”
Todays Featured Poster • Bondi Beach, Australia
Bondi Beach is recognized as Australia’s premier surfing beach and it is similar in topography and surf to Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach. The normally moderate height waves are famous the world over for their long rides drawing a number of international surfing competitions each year. It is also an iconic beach town and being only fiveContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Bondi Beach, Australia”
