A ship, a ship – we have a ship. Our Galapagos adventure is about to begin. The Monserrat waits patiently in the harbour for us to board. Everyone else is already settled. It’s time for us to join the rest of the crew in the land of the lizards. The first stop on our cruise is … [Read more...] about All Aboard for Lizard Land in the Galapagos
Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Time on land and in the water plus a small ship to call home equals the perfect combination for exploring the Galapagos Islands. Today, it’s tortoise time on Isla Santa Cruz! Disclosure: This post may contain Affiliate Links. Ready, Set, Go Galapagos We started … [Read more...] about Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!
Thirty years ago I dreamed of going to the Galapagos Islands to snorkel with sea lions, walk past nesting blue-footed boobies and trip alongside giant tortoises. Sometimes, dreams do come true. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Making a Plan and Checking It … [Read more...] about Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!
Exploring Northern Spain: Hiking Urkiola
Hikers look for parks and natural spaces to explore wherever they go - and we are no exception. Pulling out the map, we spied Urkiola Natural Park, in the heart of Basque Country just south of Durango in northern Spain. A quick internet search unearthed hiking options worth … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern Spain: Hiking Urkiola
Exploring Northern Spain: The Painted Caves of Cantabria
Cave paintings - they are history, art and exploration all rolled into one sweet package. How could we come to northern Spain and not check out some of their painted caves? First up, the star of northern Spain’s painted caves - Altamira. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern Spain: The Painted Caves of Cantabria