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Diving in an Aquarium

Posted on July 3, 2015 by murray

Diving here is not very challenging, as if we are in an aquarium. There is no current, no surge, we don’t go deep, and the visibility is forever. The fish seem not bothered by us, we can get right in … Continue reading →

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Impressions of Ecuador

Posted on June 8, 2015 by murray

Impressions of Ecuador Ecuador is not third world. Not exactly sure how this rating system is applied but I would have to guesstimate Ecuador would rate as second world. The infrastructure condition and the amount of available amenities are not … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on May 21, 2015 by murray

We have had a good time in the Galapagos. The big thing here is the animals and we have managed to see most of what we came to see. The biggest and most unlikely, we did not, the whale shark, … Continue reading →

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San Cristobal, Galapagos

Posted on May 17, 2015 by murray

We wake up moored in the harbour at San Cristobal, our starting point a week ago. We disembark and say our goodbyes to the divers flying out today. There is a small group staying on the island. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, … Continue reading →

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Diving Dumb Rock

Posted on May 16, 2015 by murray

Last dive today and it was a good one. The site was Dumb Rock near Pinzon Island. The water was the clearest it has been anywhere, not cold as it could be and not a big current. The goals were … Continue reading →

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One Month

Posted on April 7, 2015 by murray

We are down to a month before our Galapagos Islands departure. I am trying to keep the excitement at bay. We have said this before…..about heading out with a minimum of expectations and letting the trip unfold as it may, … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Skiing at Mistaya Lodge

Posted on February 14, 2015 by murray

The ultimate day of skiing. When we get up there is 13 cm of new snow on the ground and it is still snowing when there is enough light to see out the window. A short while later a bit … Continue reading →

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The Trip Up

Posted on February 13, 2015 by murray

The reason for the trip up is the trip down. I spend a lot of time talking about the trip down which is of course is the reason for the trip up. But traveling on the up track has its … Continue reading →

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Culinary Feasts

Posted on February 12, 2015 by murray

We walk all day, up, up and up. Every step burns a calorie or two. Skiing down is also work but not too many calories are used up on the descent. Funny but I don’t think any of us are … Continue reading →

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Mistaya’s Lodge

Posted on February 11, 2015 by murray

We are miles from nowhere. 2,040 m above sea level. 20 km from the nearest building. It is a ‘back country lodge’. Ha! We have all the amenities. Indoor toilets. Yes, I don’t have to go outside, risk my neck trekking … Continue reading →

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