Category: South America
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Galápagos: Island Mornings
In June 2025, the author explored the Galápagos Islands, including Isla Baltra, Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, and Española. Experiences included challenging boat rides, wildlife sightings such as blue-footed boobies and land iguanas, and a trek to Playa Tortuga. Española is noted for being home to endangered waved albatrosses during their egg-laying period.
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Galápagos: Life on Deck
In June 2025, I spent 11 days exploring the Galápagos Islands, including five days aboard the yacht Fragata. I captured over 4,500 photos, showcasing the unique wildlife and landscapes, such as marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. The experience felt surreal, akin to a Discovery Channel documentary.
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The Flying Saucer in Área 21, Cusco
1,318 words, 7 minutes read time. The Ancient City Where was I? I was in Cusco, Perú months back. It was winter and the mountainous landscape stretched out in muted yellow tones. I don’t know if it was for the altitude, but there weren’t a whole lot of trees in Cusco. I had the problem…
