Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Jake's Resort-Treasure Beach, Jamaica-July, 2008
Lydia catching the last few rays of sun before heading back to the northwest.
Trenchtown Rock-Jamaica, July, 2008
After the jungle, the four of us decided that we needed a little R & R before going any further in our travels, so we headed to Jamica for three weeks. The first stop was Kingston for our Bob Marley fix. We visited his home (now a museum), his recording studio, and Trenchtown where his spent much of his early recording life. We then headed to the Blue Mountains above Kingston where we stayed at the first of three of Chris Blackwell's (started Island Records and brought Bob Marley to an international audience) boutique hotels, Strawberry Hill. The infinity pool was well used. From there we headed to Port Antonio where one of the top 5 beaches in the world is located, Frenchman's Cove.
Heidi gazing at Frenchman's Cove.
We then headed to Montego Bay where we stayed at a resort called Round Hill. Carl spent one night at Reggae Sumfest leaving at midnight for the festival and arriving home at 6:45 the next morning. The highlights were Lil Wayne and watching the sun come up to John Holt.
We also got a little waterskiing in.
Ecuador's Jungle-Sani Lodge, Early July, 2008
Our mode of transportation in the jungle.
We caught this pirahna on one of our canoe trips and ate it for dinner one night. Needless to say, a little bony.
Summer Solstice Party
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Huasquila Lodge, February, 2008
This is our hut for the duration of our stay at Huasquila. Very nice accommodations!
We are on our way down the Rio Napo to visit a local village, complete with their own shaman. Carl is looking forward to it, but Jessie isn't sure.
This was a local tribe who came to dance for us. The little girl is learning the steps, so that she can continue the tradition.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
The Galapagos Islands
Welcome to another world!!!
Baby sea lion with sand in its eyes, a family with baby nursing, and a beautiful mug.The famous Galapagos turtlesA male frigate sitting on the nest with baby bird underneath. Their red waddle inflates when mating.Red, green marine iquanas get their color from the algae they eat.The beautiful flamingo gets its color from the shrimp larva they eat. We were very honored to visit this magical and majestic land and its unique creatures.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Machalilla Reserve - beach,island, & ruins
Boat to Isla de la Plata - the poor man's Galapagos - 2 hr boat ride, 3 hr hike, and a snorkel. Blue footed boobies above and frigate birds with baby below.
This is considered the most beautiful beach in Ecuador - Los Frailes. Funeral urns below. Sacred sulphur pool with partial steam hut below. Go to www.alandaluz.com to see the eco-resort we stayed in.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Casa Mojanda - 9800ft
Go to www.casamojanda.com to check this place out. Very environmental and dedicated to the people in the region.The lodge is beautiful. Only a decade old but built with all the traditional techniques.Waiting for lunch from the organic garden.
Ecuador's Andean Condor with its 8 ft wing span. Seen at the new Condor Park above Otavalo. Dedicated to saving the Condor from extinction.