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Galapagos images

Posted on January 22, 2014 by twowhotrek

In reviewing our Galápagos posts, we found one thing we left out – the scenery.  There has been a taste of the natural beauty in the background of some photos in previous posts.  For our last post about our archipelago adventure, we’re sharing images of one of the truly amazing places in the world.  We only visited a handful of the 61 islands and were not able to see all the different terrains that Galápagos offers.  What we did see was fascinating and will stay with us throughout our lives.

The end of this story isn’t so much about ending a vacation within a vacation, but learning more about the creatures who share our planet. This experience was truly up close and personal and totally amazing! Continue reading →

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Pinnipeds, Porpoising, and People

Posted on January 19, 2014 by twowhotrek

Mammals, like reptiles, arrived in the Galápagos by sea.  On their own volition, earlier generations of sea lions, fur seals and dolphins swam here.  Their progeny now inhabit the area year-round.  We spent joyful hours watching marine mammals and learned many things about all the area inhabitants from our naturalist guide, Pedro.

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Reptilian Residents

Posted on January 16, 2014 by twowhotrek

No blog about the Galápagos would be complete without a discussion of the archipelago’s reptiles.  After all, the most famous residents of the chain are the giant reptiles that bear the island’s name — the Galápagos Giant Tortoise, the world’s largest tortoise and the thirteenth heaviest reptile, weighing in at over 800 pounds.  So it is fitting we begin our review with Pepe.

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For the Birds or Time for Aves Class

Posted on January 10, 2014 by twowhotrek

To save time on the way to work recently, one of Two Who Trek took the dirt roads.  The Michigan morning was cold and frosty, about a half hour after sunrise.  Out in last year’s corn field, about three dozen turkeys were foraging.  Some were doing presentations while others focused on feeding. While watching the turkeys, birds of a different feather in a different place came to mind.

In Galápagos, we saw birds of many colors. Today we are going to revisit some of them.

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An Introduction to the Galapagos

Posted on January 7, 2014 by twowhotrek

Galápagos Islands (Archipiélago de Colón or Islas Galápagos)

Welcome to a world ranging from one and a half degrees north to a half degree south of the equator!

Galápagos means tortoise.  The life throughout the archipelago is as uniquely precious as the giant reptiles for which they are named.  We visited east, south and central islands on our five-day, four-night cruise.  How do we share our diverse adventures in a sensible fashion?  Tipping our paja de toquilla hats to scientists past and present, we will talk about specific zoological groups.

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A Vacation within a Vacation

Posted on January 17, 2013 by twowhotrek

or Why has Two Who Trek been quiet so long?

The Spanish studies program in Cuenca offers a four day “spring break” halfway through the month-long stay.  The program organizers encourage students to explore new possibilities during this period.  About half the students in our group stayed in the Cuenca area; a few took advantage of day bus trips offered by the school to nearby towns.  A couple went by van with some Cuencanos to Baños, a resort town to the north, reached by driving through the “Avenue of the Volcanos”

Our program organizers took a van load of students to a coastal resort community in northern Peru.  One couple decided to venture to Macchu Piccu, the place where Two Who Trek made their first trip outside of North America in 2006.

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