The equator lies a short drive (20km) north of Quito, Ecuador. At the exact line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres, there is monument and a yellow line painted on the ground. Also at Mitad del Mundo, or middle of the world, there is a small museum with artifacts from each of Ecuador's ethnic groups. Some of the locals claim that there was a mistake made when they marked the … [Read more...]
Swimming with Sea Lions in the Galapagos Islands
I always wanted to visit the place that inspired Charles Darwin to conclude that spices evolved -- so Ros and I went to the Galapagos. Our home for the five day cruise was the M/V Explorer, which can accommodate up to 100 passengers. Lucky for us, there were only 25 passengers on board during our stay, so with a full crew complement, we were positively pampered! Our cabin was small but … [Read more...]