Birds of the Amazon and Galapagos
Prior to this trip to Ecuador, I did not attempt to identify birds, beyond the cardinals, bluejays and robins living in the backyard. There were a few “birders” in our tour group who asked...
Category: South America
Amazon Rain Forest, Ecuador
Our travel mates, Joe and Diane, my cousin Bill and his wife Sandy, Dan and I departed Quito and took a 35-minute flight to Coca, a small city in eastern Ecuador. The air was thick...
Quito, Ecuador
Visiting Ecuador was an incredible experience. Its rich culture, diverse landscapes—from the Andes peaks to the Amazon rain forest to the volcanic Galápagos Islands—and the warm hospitality of its people provided an unforgettable visit....