Darold Petty Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I visited the Galapagos Islands on my most recent trip to Ecuador and decided to post a few photographs. I would encourage all readers to consider a trip to Ecuador. The country is safe, friendly, and well-organized. It uses American dollars for currency, following many years of disastrous inflation. The previous president, Rafael Correa had autocratic tendencies, but he did spend a good amount of the oil money on infrastructure. The roads are now in excellent condition. His successor, Lenin Moreno has proven to more respect democratic norms. Most all of the persons you would encounter speak rudimentary 'tourist' English. Ecuador has an enormous range of topography and habitats. After the islands I traveled to cloud forest, the closest analog to my San Francisco microclimate. I have traveled throughout the country on two trips but will limit the photos to the Galapagos. One exception, the last photo is the cathedral in Cuenca, (one of my favorite photos!) 5 6 San Francisco, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Wonderful pictures Darold! Thanks so much for posting those, esp. the ones with animals. They made my day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estlander Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Hillizard said: Wonderful pictures Darold! Thanks so much for posting those, esp. the ones with animals. They made my day! Yeah. Especially the one with the seal. Standing alongside people like it’s perfectly normal lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilles06 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 merci 1 elevation 328 feet distance from mediteranean sea 1,1 mile lowest t° 2009/2010 : 27F lowest t° 2008/2009 : 33F lowest t° 2007/2008 : 32F lowest t° 2006/2007 : 35F lowest t° 2005/2006 : 27F lowest t° 2004/2005 : 25F Historical lowest t° 1985 : 18F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike in kurtistown Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Really good pictures. Thanks. 1 Mike Merritt Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation 165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darold Petty Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Ok, three more, 1) front elevation of Cuenca cathedral, 2) my preferred method of transport, 3) fabric vendors at Otavalo 2 1 San Francisco, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Very nice! Possibly a pair of Parajubaea (torallyi?) in front of the cathedral? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darold Petty Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 It is Parajubaea cocoides. P. torallyi is from Bolivia. 1 1 San Francisco, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillizard Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, Darold Petty said: It is Parajubaea cocoides. P. torallyi is from Bolivia. In 50 years the one in my backyard might look almost as nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monòver Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Nice Darold! I visited Ecuador 18 years ago. It is a small nice country with amable people and amazing places. I was one month in the Sierra, climbing mountains and visiting the citys. Cuenca, Ambato, Riobamba, Latacunga, Baños, Quito, Otavalo. I love this country. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piping plovers Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Great Pictures! The pelicans and seals waiting to be served at the "bar." Made me smile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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