Day trip to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

Day trip to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

Leaving a bit later today, around 9:00am, for our private tour of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Kevin and Laura are joining us for this…

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The Inca Lagoon and Wine Tasting!

The Inca Lagoon and Wine Tasting!

Now we’re talkin! Finally, some wine tasting in South America. Although I’m not a big fan of Malbec wine, I hear that Chile has some…

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Strolling in Santiago

Strolling in Santiago

Had an excellent dinner last night with our friends Kevin and Laura. It was their goodbye dinner as they left late that night, around 10pm,…

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Ingapirca Ruins

Ingapirca Ruins

Up early today for our group tour to Ingapirca. Weather is clear with temps in the mid to upper 70’s, and not as humid as…

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Ecuador

Ecuador

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Cuenca and our first South American bus ride!

Cuenca and our first South American bus ride!

Our time in the Galapagos has ended so off to Cuenca (pronounced: Qwank a). We have a nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment just off Old Town…

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Day at Tortuga Bay

Day at Tortuga Bay

Today is a down day so we can catch up on writing, notes and a little exploring on our own. Weather in the Galapagos has…

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In the Galapagos

In the Galapagos

Just a quick 2hr flight from Quito and we’re in one of the most amazing natural environments on earth, the Galapagos Islands. Man has pretty…

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Another day tour in Ecuador – Banos and the Waterfalls

Another day tour in Ecuador – Banos and the Waterfalls

Not sure who booked this tour but they sure didn’t pay attention to the start time, 7:00am. Not to mention there’s a 3hr drive to…

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Day Tour of Quito

Day Tour of Quito

Good thing Quito is only 2 hours ahead of Fairplay, we didn’t loose too much sleep last night. Started of with a nice breakfast of…

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South of the border – Way South

South of the border – Way South

It started like most trips, planning for a couple of months, develop a packing list, reserve a few apartments, hotels, tours, etc., try to keep…

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