Photo Journal: Scenes of Ecuador

Landmarks & Icons Submitted on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Photo Journal: Scenes of Ecuador

Here are a few photo’s from a recent trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.  The mainland of Ecuador is definitely worth several days or a week exploring Quito and the surrounding villages like Otavalo.

Otavalo Market
Otavalo Market – One of South America’s best open air markets. The mark of a ‘real’ market in my opinion is seeing the local farmers setting up shop to sell their produce and livestock!
Red crabs in the Galapagos
Red crabs in the Galapagos – Everyone loves the penguins, sea-lions and birds, but I fell in love with these beautiful crabs!
Red footed booby and baby, Galapagos
Red footed booby and baby, Galapagos
The city of Quito
The city of Quito – Here the old colonial government buildings sit atop Incan foundations.
On the way to Mindo Cloud Forest
On the way to Mindo Cloud Forest – Stunning!
Ziplining in the Mindo Cloud Forest
Zip-lining in the Mindo Cloud Forest – Anyone can do it, and it’s a fun way to explore the different ‘levels’ of the canopy of the cloud forest.

About the Author

VP of Sales at Goway Travel - Carolyn Weppler has tracked gorillas in Rwanda, been proposed to in Paris (she accepted, naturally!), and travelled to 70 countries, counting Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Russia, Sri Lanka and even Afghanistan among her travel memories. Originally from Hong Kong, Carolyn lived in the UK before settling in Canada. A self-professed ‘foodie’ traveller, her favourite destinations are Nepal, Peru, Uganda, and anywhere else where she can roam local markets and experience new flavours.