Hi all,
Just got back from a great trip to Puerto Lopez, a fishing village on the Ecuadoian coast, with fellow volunteers Adam, Emily and Janet to check out some whales, have some delicious seafood, and have some relax time at the beach. It´s the dry season now in that area, which (unbeknownst to us) meant that all the trees have lost their leaves and the weather´s a bit overcast and cool, but no rain. So it wasn't exactly a sunbathing expedition, but we still had a great time. Enjoy the pics below! (Sorry went a little overboard with the number of pics this post)
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| Janet, Emily and Adam outside the Hosteria Mandala where we stayed |
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| Gardens at the Mandala |
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| We stayed in the Seahorse cabana |
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| Outside the hut |
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| High end signage |
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| Beer and the Beach - the perfect combo |
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| Beachside Bar |
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| Seafood and Rice |
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| The smiling photographer |
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| Puerto Lopez street scene |
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| Let´s have a look... |
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| Kids at play |
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| Swarming frigate birds and pelicans trying to get their share of today´s catch |
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| Many fisherman here just have a simple canoe that they paddle out into the ocean to fish |
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| Gift of God |
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| The end of another day of fishing |
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| 1 2 3 Push! |
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| Four ugly feet |
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| Misty Beach |
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| Sea Pineapple |
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| Adam and Emily out for a stroll |
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| Out in front of the hosteria |
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| Janet showing off her new collection of sand dollars |
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| Manta Ray slaughter |
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| Holding up the doorframe |
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| Emily being an Ecua-mannequin |
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| Street scene |
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| Painting your own license plate should definitely be adopted in the States |
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| Local Taxi |
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| I´ll take a rooster hood ornament over a Rolls Royce flying lady anyday! |
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| Local store |
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| Fresh catch |
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| Eating your own feet - The cure for boredom |
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| Yummy seafood ceviche |
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| Humpback whales migrate up to this region from July - September to mate and play |
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| We´ve got a jumper! |
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| Whale Tail |
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| Bumpy whale head |
Nothing beats classic Sesame Street.
I couldn´t stop thinking about "Heeere fishy fishy fishy!" the whole time we were whale watching.
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| Quality life jackets |
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| A touch of sunset |
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| Janet´s newfound love - Jean Claude VanDamme |
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| Finally, I´ve found my dream property. |
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| Fresh shark catch |
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| Bird Sugars |
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| Banana pancakes and eggs.. mmmm |
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| Today´s activities will include: Sitting and Standing |
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| "Karaoke - Discover your talent" |
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Cool tree tunnel on the way to Machalilla National Park - Ecuador´s only coastal national park
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Biking to the park
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| Los Frailles Beach in Machalilla National Park |
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| Can you spot the crab? |
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My last meal before heading on the 12 hour journey home
Sea bass in a local coconut and peanut sauce - $4.50 |
2 comments:
Love love love the photos. But what is this about ugly feet? Lol. Also, I notice that you did get a picture of the whale jumping out of the water! Looks like you didn't miss the photo op after all. Sorry I ruined most of the pictures with having my mouth open. =D
WOW!!! What a great and unique experience…
From late July to early November the mighty humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of Hervey Bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. This extraordinary close up experience only happens in the calm, sheltered waters between Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast/Hervey Bay mainland.
Please check http://www.whalewatchingcruises.net.au for online booking.
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