The Galapagos islands are home to an amazing variety of birds that hop, soar, and perch amidst the mix of wildlife. My last two posts of travels in the Galapagos highlighted land and sea animals in their natural habitat on an eight-day cruise on a small ship in 2006. Hiking over volcanic black lava or skirtingContinue reading “Birds of Galapagos”
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Galapagos sea life
Our small ship, holding only twelve passengers, continued island-hopping in the Galapagos Islands in 2006 for eight days, with hiking excursions and sea outings, often in snorkeling gear. My last post centered on land animals, but there were creatures that preferred water habitats. We boated to the shore in smaller vessels. Although Galapagos tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles, theyContinue reading “Galapagos sea life”
Galapagos adventure
Before leaving Guatemala in 2006, after teaching there for three years, I headed south for the Galapagos Islands, a place I’ve always wanted to visit. I have just taken some time off from blogging this summer, so, if you have stopped at this blog before, thanks for joining me once again. At the dock onContinue reading “Galapagos adventure”
Oamaru
The charming Historic Precinct of Oamaru, on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, looked like something from a fading sepia photograph. It boasts New Zealand’s best collection of Victorian buildings, each with its own character and story. I would love to be there for their Victorian Fete holiday in November, summer in that southern clime,Continue reading “Oamaru”
Otago Peninsula
Based in Dunedin, both times I’ve visited the South Island of New Zealand, I have spent a day on the Otago Peninsula. A haven for wildlife, Otago is a special place where unique species live and are sheltered from human life. The preserves are at the far end of the peninsula. If I could have stayedContinue reading “Otago Peninsula”
Kaikoura
The drive down the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island was as beautiful as I had hoped. It reminded me of the drive along the coast of Ireland, a trip I took, oddly enough, with the friend I had just visited in Melbourne the week before, green and beautiful. In Kaikoura, I was greeted byContinue reading “Kaikoura”
Ushuaia: End of the World
One more local flight on our Argentinian journey brought us as far south as we could go, to the city of Ushuaia, called the End of the World, Fin del Mundo, in the maze of waterways and mountainous islands that compose Tierra del Fuego. The city of colorful buildings hugs the port, with the dramatic AndesContinue reading “Ushuaia: End of the World”
La Jolla sealife
Just north of San Diego, in La Jolla Cove and adjoining beaches, harbor seals and California sea lions make their home. Carefully warned by signage and rangers not to approach too close, visitors gather to watch their antics and photograph. I spent a glorious few hours wandering this shore and sharing their space. These seaContinue reading “La Jolla sealife”
The silence of Iceland: Wildlife
We had booked a stay at a horse ranch up north, west of Akureyri, ahead of time but were disappointed to learn that the owners were not opening for rides for a few weeks. While we soaked in a hot springs pool nearby that evening, my son, in conversation with friendly locals, got a recommendationContinue reading “The silence of Iceland: Wildlife”
Ruth Rosenfeld 