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Refuge parking area. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/getting-to-galapagos-what-you-need-to-know monthly 0.5 2019-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552158050059-QD81ON9F3W3YU9W17XU8/quito-airport-taxi-stand.jpg Home - Getting to the Galapagos: What you need to know! Quito airport taxi stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552157528153-NB8P5WSS61IYDJZO3RPG/quito-airport-pano.jpg Home - Getting to the Galapagos: What you need to know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552157806970-N02AWMO27VDF68MI358Q/quito-airport-galapagos-transit-card-desk.jpg Home - Getting to the Galapagos: What you need to know! Waiting area for transit control card processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552157670986-XEU1G5CTO7ZEDGFJ35ZG/quito-airport-wyndham-shuttle-sign.jpg Home - Getting to the Galapagos: What you need to know! 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Entrance to the very nice Quito Airport Wyndham Hotel. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/3/17/nmrkyikg941s4eaeupgun69az8hj2f monthly 0.5 2019-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552862514430-IYEQCE31LTIHL5EVK76B/passion-fruit-cheescake-1835-coffee-lab.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Passion fruit cheesecake, 1835 Coffee Lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552864214666-7GN7E8B1X6YE1ZNG4H2Q/santa-cruz-brewery.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos A beautiful view to enjoy a local craft beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553456800554-NU9WYEV9TSEEWFSSQE2H/set-lunch-shawarma-hot-isabela-island.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Piscado set lunch at Shawarma Hot Restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553461076848-BEM1UST67IOTZL2ZBS93/la-zayapa-bad-breakfast-2.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Looks good, but unfortunately was a disappointing experience at La Zayapa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552864379177-5I1RKSP541SDJOHLR7IK/santa-cruz-brewery-beer-flight-2.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Very enjoyable beer flight at Santa Cruz Brewery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553458652812-4OW3Z8UY3ZUNUXGOQBJ2/margurita-BJs-isabela-island.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Nothing a margarita near the beach on a hot afternoon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553456463818-MNJ2C6RVDU5CIQNM0DJB/veggie-quesadilla-fresco-cafe.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos One of the best vegetarian meals I’ve ever had at Fresco Cafe. 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Great view, decent sushi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552865624267-KJ8L6IH9LD37ELG31GYJ/octopus-solymar-binford-street-puerto-ayora.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Grilled octopus at Sol Y Mar - Binford street (Avenue of the Kiosks). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553459211884-T5R9023RFMCTBYR9BW5Q/fish-taco-endemic-turtle-isabela-island.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Fish taco at Endemic Turtle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553461313033-QOLFVIYIFLVIXKSCPJ9M/brujo-el-descanso-marinero-3.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Fried Brujo (Scorpion fish) at El Descanso Marinero - fantastic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1552865325409-V397SROYW9BM256IT3PY/ceviche-angermeyer-waterfront-puenta-estrada.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Excellent ceviche at Angermeyer Waterfront Restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1553454666326-RIVOS3742R4XEBIEA8J6/shawarma-hot-isabela-island.jpg Home - How to Find Fabulous Food in the Galapagos Relaxing, open-air seating on the second level at Shawarma Hot Restaurant. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/9/11/5-important-tips-for-affordable-travel-to-the-galapagos monthly 0.5 2019-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568254508472-EK9HNYJGVX9N3BOMNEON/Galapagos-Ecuador-sandy-beach-ocean.jpg Home - 5 Important Tips for Affordable Travel to the Galapagos https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/9/18/how-to-pack-for-a-month-of-epic-adventure-in-the-galapagos-amp-ecuador monthly 0.5 2019-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067388773-U30ZJH9JV0C8CCFY1LB5/lava-tunnel-rain-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Rain jackets are essential - especially when you choose to go during the rainy season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067923015-O5HR7FA7HOWHA7RP9IN1/sunglasses-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Yes, the water is really that blue. It’s insane. Sunglasses are absolutely necessary everywhere you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068103598-MYHZ74BZ9R5HZOA6VROX/keens-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador These shoes have seen a lot of country, from beaches to mountaintops, and everything in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570070013986-NW51Y9GDY9EYSZQ58TNB/tank-top-galpagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Tank tops were nice on the islands, but didn’t get used much on the mainland. My advice would be to go with something more versatile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570069279496-D7UNPJ4GLY5ENE2KII59/travel-clothes-hot-weather-galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador The trail to the Tortoise Breeding Center on Isabela was a hot hike as well. More sweating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068935517-G9JUQLRH6V7SXU6RIWLU/I-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador B’s stack of clothes for the month. She’s the only one who liked her water shoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067528245-3L484QXF5M79OOE7Y3H1/cotapaxi-cold-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Even at 16,000 ft - we were comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570070870917-3Q62ZD99C1JPV8RWP815/cool-weather-travel-clothes-quito-airport-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Travel can involve a lot of waiting - we played a lot of cards. Get clothes that you can move and sit in for long periods of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068787544-CDZGQDA8CTXG6391YEJH/packable-bag-jackets-quilotoa-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Early morning in the HIghlands of mainland Ecuador. By noon we had traveled down into the valley and shed a lot of layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570105863984-ODZZQZUN9QFH4KADCVHD/Lumen-hoodie-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador The Lumen Hoodies got used a lot, they were wonderful for airy sun protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068534512-J88ET6LO8TDV68B785SP/sisters-rain-jackets-bags-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Sisters. At least they’re comfortable - even when they aren’t getting along! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570130784044-A9KL3XGM7I4F2AGDWO8O/all-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador All in all we the travel clothes worked out pretty well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570051212613-MDTA88U87GUY1K3UDDCN/surfing.galapagos.travel.clothes.ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Rash guards are essential. Shorts that can get wet are super useful too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570069055330-89UCZ939X0CDNMQEGC17/j-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Jake’s pile of clothes. Not bad for 1 month of travel in varying conditions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067454543-1GX9VMWH9H90MN8BRMJM/entembe-airport-galapagos-travel-light.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Carting our gear around was a pain, but I can’t imagine if we would have had more - all of our clothes are in the two brown bags! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068363477-9CSLGYSKKUCIOC7U9HYN/beach-swimming-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Get rash guards that fit well. M. felt weighed down by hers when she wasn’t wearing a wetsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570069732571-F2QWRPJ0WNRBH9R3TKMQ/biking-isabela-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Biking out to the Wall of Tears on Isabela Island. We sweated a lot that day, but still didn’t stink! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067843696-V2GQ4ZA0J8D76K38D2TU/llama-puffy-jacket-highlands-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Making friends with llamas. The sun is super strong even when it is cold out. Keep a hat on, and wear sunscreen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570051445128-3I7YD84DEK8PFMZLW5HR/quilotoa.cold.weather.travel.clothes.ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Hiking in the Highlands on mainland Ecuador. Travel pants are versatile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068598668-8M1FMR20N5RBHC5Q4Z26/quilotoa-rain-jackets-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Layers and more layers! The weather conditions in Ecuador are constantly changing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570069638984-R5BL68FVINHLGHXWC134/fjall-raven-dress-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Cotton isn’t the best choice for Ecuador. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068415155-EM8MV3BZF9SG123JCPRP/penguins-galapagos-isabela-island.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Where else do you get to comfortably swim with penguins?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570067751738-W7QS1IL3Y7GW5V8IKMCZ/relaxing-quilotoa-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador B. trying out the lounging aspects of travel clothes. She approved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570070518125-TBP0GX06HG8FYTHGA9XD/bakery-galapagos-sunglasses-hat.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Arc’teryx shirts were versatile, but not as soft as the Smartwool ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570105971387-801QROHP2FGWSX1V6NN4/dress-smartwool-travel-clothes.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador B. stole my Smartwool dress on a regular basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570106071008-LF00YZQMHEQ937G5GC2F/smartwool-hoodie-travel-clothes-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Smartwool hoodies were the best. After a long day of travel B. would refer to it as her “germ shield” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068030349-XTPBU8T6J1Z84YKB2D53/wall-of-tears-hot-weather-galapgos.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Buffs are essential for protecting your neck from the sun. We were glad that we went to the Wall of Tears, but it was hot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570070094434-Y6CLGW2CHA2LLOZ89CJW/photo-lens-galapagos-wool-shirt.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador The Smartwool shirts were perfect - versatile, comfortable and odor-resistant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570068473328-5QLXRM2HH4DHBS1X0CEU/boat-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for a Month of Epic Adventure in the Galapagos & Ecuador Happiness is being able to enjoy moments like these. The right gear helps enormously. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/9/19/mushrooms-mushrooms-everywhere-nbsp-nbsp monthly 0.5 2019-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568937716671-J15RKWJ8SMVHLEO9DO4Y/huge-wood-blewit-mushroom-harvest-grow-use.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     A huge Wood Blewit mushroom. They are so much fun to pick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938047714-S4L1RWRZXGSNDVTM2HRM/maitake-mushroom-hen-of-the-woods-grow-harvest-use-clean.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     My setup for cleaning mushrooms. I had to get a much larger stockpot out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938167480-Q4Y9OIIRLXN9DSZTQY5Q/maitake-mushroom-hen-of-the-woods-use-stock.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     A bit over a gallon of Maitake stock and a quart of Wood Blewit stock ready for the freezer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938514346-4A5MCQ2X6MXIHXR4JVRE/baby-oyster-mushrooms-grow-use-logs-cultivate.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Baby oyster mushrooms looking so promising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568937825885-B09EMB96CD7UDO3WYNYH/wood-blewit-mushrooms-wood-chips-grow-use-recipes.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     These pop up all over in my wood chip mulch in the fall. Free food ready to pick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568993797540-C8GW84T2517TGD7B3NM8/shitake-mushrooms-logs-grow-harvest.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Awesome flush of shitakes. Makes me so happy - and hungry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938321817-RDJIQASHYZTOVTBVT26D/huge-puffball-mushroom-harvest-use.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     These are so much fun to find - I wish they were as much fun to eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938593049-6QLXACO0N3LW7K9JPTPH/shitake-oyster-mushrooms-harvest-use.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Carefully harvested oyster mushrooms still get grubby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938230120-43KQ84WQTS2VYKZ4D4KX/honey-mushrooms-grow-use-recipes-harvest.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Honey mushrooms show up everywhere in the fall. What they lack in mass they make up for in prolificness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938116570-634O8ILPLM36DA34O7EM/maitake-mushroom-hen-of-the-woods-bacon.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Maitake Bacon. Absolutely delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938356433-9LN0LGIARJVU507V7DV1/small-scaly-puffball-cluster-use-harvest.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Some more “mushroom tofu”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568938892498-51QD25Q3Q3AGUB0IG254/aborted-entoloma-shrimp-of-woods-mushroom-harvest-cleaned.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     Cleaned and ready to brown and freeze! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1568937982766-TKEKGARAHTK7SH95KS2Q/wood-blweit-mushroom-harvest-gills.jpg Home - Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Everywhere!     I love the color of these huge mushrooms. Now if it would only stick around when cooked! https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/10/1/voyageurs-national-park-nbsp monthly 0.5 2019-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569966090693-V703JXQ87P5J3G1XVJSY/picking.blueberries.voyageurs.national.park.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Blueberry picking - just like I.W. Stevens used to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570034397146-PLP589AQVGSGMJVR7E8X/Kettle.falls.hotel.voyageurs.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569964929715-O83AQHWXFMNY7N5G2CS8/Leach.bay.voyageurs.houseboat.site.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland A steep drop-off, but a beautiful place to spend the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569966621824-3WMNKSTX8KSDZAQN5HIE/houseboat.site.voyageurs.national.park.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland All houseboat sites have fire rings and picnic tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569965090354-Y8XFQBPKUMHFNM72J02E/tired.kids.voyageurs.tesla.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Tired kids at the end of a fun trip with friends. A quiet ride home. What could be better? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570034564967-A1HKBJJ8B7V7IQCI4RGP/moored.houseboat.site.voyageurs.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Moored from the back. Using and mooring the houseboat was pretty straightforward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569964377826-M7MM95UNLXYT7TVPI3UO/houseboat.voyageurs.waterslide.swimming.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland There are a surprising number of sandy beaches that are great for swimming in Voyageurs. Also - notice the color of the water? That’s the same color as the hot tub water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569964483856-IJ4X9A90EG2ZN15YMU8D/fishing.voyageurs.yellow.perch.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Success! Fish for supper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569965904667-I2U757KJHD2O54WF85X7/sunset.voyageurs.houseboat.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland We braved the mosquitos for a few sunset pictures. See the big box we’re standing next to? That’s the “penthouse”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570034349289-AFIJD5YGK0S3819FI123/cooking.houseboat.voyageurs.scone.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Burnt scones - my specialty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570034436557-LQ4EU1OU9K91AYD82KE2/Kettle.falls.sloped.floor.voyageurs.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland At least they leveled the pool table! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569951891020-78N31S6ABRX2VJ3TP7XK/houseboat.voyageurs.site.beach.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland The scenery throughout the trip was spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569964663930-CS1H1O9NHQHRSJLPO9PQ/hoist.bay.voyageurs.ice.house.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland The Ice House at Hoist bay. I love walking around and through these old buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569964773527-GYEOY5B6I3S38HY4YDGM/hoist.bay.voyageurs.fallout.shelter.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland The pictures of the inside didn’t turn out, but trust me - it’s creepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570034747385-84982ZSE4Y9L6JS7N50R/smores.campfire.beach.voyageurs.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Evenings were gorgeous, but buggy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1569951769717-8RZ00M1WERYE14JW83G3/Voyageurs.national.park.houseboat.scenery.jpg Home - Voyageurs National Park - A Watery Wonderland Relaxing on the front deck and enjoying the beautiful weather and setting. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/10/3/how-to-pack-for-the-galapagos-the-details monthly 0.5 2019-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570117247212-BEUNPEL69NUFPCRMZ9AD/purple-backpack-travel-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! This bag was in constant use and didn’t hold up at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122479976-BJXD1ORW8WPF9VHCZ3R2/Cards-restaurant-Isabela-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Our cards were used all the time. They kept us entertained! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122121445-2ODJH9WQD2R3KN5HT3YJ/Surfing-wetsuit-Isabela-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Wetsuits are useful for lots of water activities in the Galapagos. They get cold water currents, so the water stays pretty cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122314885-52S4S6WSIF9PUEXOXRF7/Snorkeling-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Having your own gear is more comfortable and convenient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122387603-YVNYXJ3LSY1VZ5OW4BUE/Patagonia-black-hole-duffel-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel was awesome. Perfect for on the boat or traveling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570118848049-XLAPK8A3IVFC4O2I39QP/Laundry-day-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Laundry day - we got our system down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122160510-URF60MFFQF9VBMHEUABW/drying-snorkel-gear-san-cristobal-galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! We used our dive boots all of the time. They aren’t exactly stylish, but they work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570118788253-29UXV0Z0LXB5E3JX9G3B/headlamps-money-belt-travel.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Headlamps were kept in the camera bag - Jake’s responsibility! The decoy wallet was never needed - thankfully! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122449076-QFVVAKWJH3WAYJL5Y5A3/Nalgenes-restaurant-galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Nalgenes at restaurants. We learn slowly, but at least we learn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570116992630-7L3GHFHWOYZ3F6N3XR51/travel.bags.quito.airport.ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Not too bad of a luggage pile for four people - with a lot of gear! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570117101797-0TIR5GRY0AKHUZYL6H4Z/sunscreen-galpagos-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! $28 for 200ml of sunscreen on the Galapagos! That’s not quite 7 oz for those of you who are metrically challenged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122838170-W8ASTGARQE979LJUC6MV/ipad-san-cristobal-airport-galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Ipads make the waiting easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570117180036-VO97BYDEFQZHYJP3I4SJ/vacuum-pack-liquids-travel-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! We vacuumed packed all liquids. It may have been overkill, but we never had a spill! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122546086-DNH82D3BDHO8I3LD4JJV/bathroom-clothes-bags-travel-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Four people - one month - two bags for clothes and toiletries. It worked! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570117068920-GF69J9JN53TMLUSPZ535/travel-pillows-toilet-paper-salt.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Don’t forget the toilet paper - there will come a time when you desperately need it! The pillows didn’t get used this trip, but they are so tiny that it didn’t matter. The salt didn’t get used either, but we heard from other travelers that it was a good thing to have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122589266-4S25S9KH7M7H8FDQ91ML/luggage-quito-airport-ecuador.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Leaving Ecuador with only slightly more luggage than we arrived with - an accomplishment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122341376-WHYXL68TMKGPZHGAIAJN/scuba-diving-Isabela-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! We were all glad to have wetsuits that fit well. The deeper you go- the colder it gets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570122194587-HOBO4AOMNFNBW5FAKPPB/Earbuds-Coconut-Galapagos.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Happy girl - food and audiobooks! https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/10/3/top-tips-for-traveling-to-the-galapagos monthly 0.5 2019-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570157577602-ISDQVHFEJXPINMI5UIPY/airport-quito-luggage-checkin.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos The LATAM desk for the Galapagos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570190550754-BY5S2BWNBMDFSYE26GIQ/Customs-declaration-fron-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570190564685-NLJ50UPIDO8OB1ZA2NY0/customs-declaration-galapagos-ecuador.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570192099041-MCD4S9Z5IIXP55IVRJG5/baltra-airport-line-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos The line grew quickly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570131820005-EXWFNR1ANLG3CRWP8BQN/LATAM-check-in-quito-airport.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos Bags all inspected and ready to get luggage tags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570131647282-STGIVACWYIUXY80VQE01/wydham-shuttle-quito-airport-ecuador.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos The sign for the shuttle is off to the side a bit, but not difficult to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570131727661-HNZ62HNNZVC9ZPOKQDJA/transit-control-card-station-quito-airport.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos The TCT Station is the booth in the back with no one around it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570192813970-3LMM8HO4U1EMK2X86SA8/tortoise-isabela-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos Biking past Giant Tortoises is an experience not to be missed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570191893369-0W66J23VBKOA8GW38D83/baltra-airport-luggage-inspection-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570191709355-GLYCFTMY21Z3XTZRRUHK/blatra-bus-line-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570191731328-ZBL4KTZ2TND9U2KR1XNF/baltra-bus-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570191759633-RO4P23521WHDD4HW88UI/baltra-ferry-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570157626213-21B2L60Z1BNJ5V7HNEEK/taxi-truck-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos This is pretty much what all of the taxis look like. Don’t expect your driver to speak English - you’re in a Spanish speaking country after all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570291152180-PZDU5WKKL1TZUARWPYLG/Santa-cruz-baltra-galapagos-map.png Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos Baltra Island is only separated from Santa Cruz by a small channel, but it is the only airport - there isn’t one on Sant Cruz itself at all. The town of Puerto Ayora is on the opposite side of the island - about a 45 minute drive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570131557359-AH7PKCPEY9XXMRR8IJTM/taxis-quito-airport-ecuador.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos Taxis waiting outside the airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570315594349-NBNLKBQDEWNLU9U828YG/TCT-cards-galapagos.jpg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos TCT Cards - You need to keep them with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570131605796-WKGHEPRQRKWUA66U0K6N/image-asset.jpeg Home - Top Tips for Traveling to the Galapagos The Wyndham was beautiful and convenient. https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/10/4/5-valuable-lessons-for-practical-travel-immunization-do-it-now monthly 0.5 2019-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570244987571-L8Q1BPK6H4SABOUNT973/doctors-office-mayo-yellow-fever.jpg Home - 5 Valuable Lessons for Practical Travel Immunization - Do it NOW! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570244906355-RR3AW1TXW8D3QBMICV8W/beach-hike-san-cristobal-galapagos.jpg Home - 5 Valuable Lessons for Practical Travel Immunization - Do it NOW! https://www.disappointmentranch.com/blog/2019/10/4/why-you-should-vacation-in-the-galapagos-amp-ecuador monthly 0.5 2019-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570243376603-D64US42FM4WIKTIYOJY5/boardwalk-isabela-galapagos.jpg Home - Why You Should Vacation in the Galapagos & Ecuador The boardwalks through the mangroves were some of my favorite places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570243317927-UWAUELA8NO9WXSHV4PE5/camera-lagoon-isabela-ecuador.jpg Home - Why You Should Vacation in the Galapagos & Ecuador Wading in the ocean all by ourselves - plenty of photo opportunities and so peaceful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1570243481914-X71A17OB080I3MCOY34D/sea-lion-beach-isabela-galapagos.jpg Home - Why You Should Vacation in the Galapagos & Ecuador This is not an uncommon sight in the Galapagos. 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The waters around the Galapagos Islands are chilly. M. was glad of her wetsuit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582911560941-T0JGK6FS2X9G66H5W8DK/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-wetsuits-fins-gear.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The problem with having your own gear is drying it out. We wanted to make sure that it was very dry before we put it into storage for two weeks! We ended up buying some rice to put in the bag for extra insurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582911644322-HD1U2YOI9BURXHXI9U8E/packing-list-ecuador-dry-bag-backpack.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The dry bag wasn’t used as luggage until the end of the trip when we had acquired a wool blanket and ponchos. 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The girls did a Discovery Dive and it was made much more enjoyable by having wetsuits and snorkel gear that fit well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582911860292-5H4GOUMOGX1YZGO2QKJY/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-headlamps-money-belts.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The headlamps were good to have along, but skip the money belts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582911509674-CIK9F9F3GAZD4KV2RVAW/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-snorkel.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Snorkel, Mask, Dive Boots and Fins. All set for a day at a public swimming/snorkeling area. Several sea lions were in the area checking everyone out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582911804933-RTM0MOTX08RIY8OERFU6/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-toilet-paper-pillows.jpg Home - How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! Toilet paper, travel pillows and salt. 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The dry bag wasn’t used as luggage until the end of the trip when we had acquired a wool blanket and ponchos. As a dry bag while snorkeling, it was great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582652813256-2D695YGW0JV7A1YMQ2J5/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-luggage-toiletries-bags.jpg How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! A lot of toiletries, but necessary. Having the three bags kept things nice and organized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582652493473-RQVEQ2WILMKTW01WIJOD/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-wetsuit-surf.jpg How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The waters around the Galapagos Islands are chilly. M. was glad of her wetsuit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582652851004-XTGUE8FPNCO724SAMGQE/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-toiletries.jpg How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! 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The girls did a Discovery Dive and it was made much more enjoyable by having wetsuits and snorkel gear that fit well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582652716075-FJ5Y2WCBULNITAK6HDUA/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-wetsuits-fins-gear.jpg How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! The problem with having your own gear is drying it out. We wanted to make sure that it was very dry before we put it into storage for two weeks! We ended up buying some rice to put in the bag for extra insurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2018cf31d4df8279aa79ba/1582652079291-KZJNG5HAM85YS618JGRO/packing-list-galapagos-ecuador-snorkel.gear.jpg How to Pack for the Galapagos –The Details! 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