Apparently the humpback whale’s tail is distinctive so you can actually tell them apart. The markings are on the underside of the tale. Humpback whale facts: Adult males measure 40-48 feet (12.2-14.6 m) Adult females measure 45-50 feet (13.7-15.2 m). They weigh 25 to 40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). Its flippers are very long, between 1/4 […]
Read MoreRiobamba has the largest percentage of indigenous people in Ecuador. It is surrounded by small interesting villages near Chimborazo. It is famous for the “Devil’s nose train” but unfortunately you are no longer allowed to ride on the top of the train as some tourists were killed this way. In fact the trains are all […]
Read MoreThis time I backpacked the Galapagos flying from Quito to Baltra. We chose Santa Cruz as our base because most day trips could be done from this island. We got the airport bus to Canal de Itabaca crossed by ferry and then a taxi/ bus to Puerto Ayora which sounds difficult but in reality […]
Read MoreJust outside of Quito in a lovely valley is a small town called Alangasi where Easter is celebrated with devil masks and a crucifixion ceremony. Alangasi is a small village with a beautiful church as its centrepiece. The wise men are depicted by short men wearing very tall hats strapped to them to save them […]
Read MoreVilcabamba is called the sacred valley of longevity because it supposedly has the highest proportion of people still alive at the age of 100. It certainly has fresh water running down from the surrounding Andes mountains. This beautiful valley has a great climate and because of this many foreigners have chosen to move here “gringoes” […]
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