Ecuador Galapagos #18 on our way home

Just when we thought we would be sitting around to past the time, our most excellent guide, Enrique, found interesting discoveries. We visited an arist's home to talk to home and watch him work. He has virtually no use of his arms. He is an amazing and talented artist who uses his mouth to direct the paint brush. Enrapting... Just when you think you have it hard...

Then off to walk Tomebamba ancient Inca ruins and a history museum. More pictures of wildlife! Woo hoo!! 

Off to the airport to begin our journey home. A flight from Cuenca to Quito to overnight and the final farewell dinner. Today we visit the center of the earth, the equator, on our way to the airport for our midnight departure. 

Ecuador is quite an interesting part of the world. One well worth experiencing. This tour was actually 3 different trips -- the Amazon River basin, the Galápagos Islands, and the highlands of the Andes. All very different. It was probably one of the more challenging trips to select items to pack -- swimsuits & snorkel gear to the chilly nights in the Andes to the sweltering heat & humidity of the jungle. Now to figure out how to get all the treasures purchased into the suitcase...

It was a memorable trip, one not to be forgotten soon. To top it off, we had a great travel group and two of the best guides I have experienced to date. A sincere thank you to Juan and Enrique!

Here are some parting shots...

Hope you enjoyed the trip! Thank you for traveling with us!