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Galapagos Islands - Travel Adventures
Galapagos Islands - Travel Adventures
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There is no other place like these islands on earth! This unmatched archipelago is a world away from the mainland, yet it also helps define the identity of Ecuador. The Galápagos Islands captured the imagination of Charles Darwin and provided the catalyst
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    Galapagos Islands - Travel Adventures - Peter Krahenbuhl

    The Galapagos Islands - Travel Adventures

    Peter Krahenbuhl

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    This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

    Preface

    About the Author

    The Galápagos Islands

    Geography & Geology

    Climate

    History

    Darwin & Natural History

    Human History

    Flora & Fauna

    Getting Here & Getting Around

    Visitor Information

    Puerto Ayora

    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

    Island Excursions

    Island-by-Island

    Baltra Island

    North Seymour Island

    Santa Cruz Island

    Española Island

    Isabela Island

    Fernandina Island

    Genovesa (Tower) Island

    Marchena & Pinta Islands

    Plazas Islands

    San Cristóbal Island

    Santa Fé Island

    Santa María (Floreana) Island

    Santiago Island

    Rábida Island

    Adventures

    On Wheels

    On Horseback

    On Foot

    Wildlife Viewing & Photography

    On & In Water

    Where to Stay

    Santa Cruz Island

    San Cristóbal Island

    Isabella Island

    Floreana Island

    Camping

    Where to Eat

    Santa Cruz Island

    San Cristóbal Island

    Shopping & Nightlife

    Shopping

    Nightlife

    Appendix

    Additional Resources

    Learning the Language

    DAYS OF THE WEEK

    MONTHS OF THE YEAR

    NUMBERS

    CONVERSATION

    TELLING TIME

    DIRECTIONS

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    Tourist Information

    Online Sources of Information

    Recommended International Tour Companies

    Ecotourism in Ecuador

    Preface

    If there is one bit of advice to carry on your journey it is to use this guide only as a reference, to help you explore and to expand your comfort zone. All too often travel guides and tours tend to package experiences, but then you miss half the fun. If it weren't for the mistakes I made and resulting experiences, this guide wouldn't have been written (at least not by me). Make it your own journey, wander and make travelers' mistakes, finding yourself in new and unexpected places, meeting new and unexpected people. Remember that adventure travel is experiencing life through new discoveries.

    I want to thank first and foremost the bus driver who knew I had asked him to drop me off along the Pan-American Highway in Otavalo, but just kept on going. Otherwise, I never would have made it to the beautiful town of Ibarra and discovered the unanticipated beauty of a newfound place. I also want to thank the South American Explorers and the far-too-many-to-name organizations, tour operators, hotels, friends and acquaintances along the way who assisted and enriched my travels and my life. Finally, to my family and my love, Judith, thank you.

    About the Author

    Peter spent most of his childhood on the beaches of Oxnard, California. Favorite memories include surfing, baseball and family camping wherever Dad found big fly-fishing rivers. After chasing nature and being chased by development, Peter completed his BA in Economics and Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A global interest, particularly in deforestation and development, led him to pursue a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University, concentrating in International Affairs and Environmental Policy. During this time, his Latin American travels and conservation projects began in Ecuador. As a result, he developed an Ecotourism company and joined The World Outdoors in 1997 as an adventure travel guide. He has guided in Ecuador, Cuba, Western North America and elsewhere. While researching and guiding in Ecuador, he met his beautiful wife, Judith, who has been integral to development of this guidebook. Peter now works in development at The World Outdoors and is Co-Director of Sustainable Travel International, a not-for-profit organization working to promote a more responsible travel industry. His dog, Shady, hates it when he travels, but she understands.

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