Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
My long-time friend from high school and convent days, Mary Ellen and I are celebrating the beginning of our 8th decade by traveling together to Machu Picchu in Peru and Quito and the Galapagos in Ecuador. I hope to actually get to see Machu Picchu this time without getting Montezuma's Revenge. The Galapagos has been on my bucket list for a long time. We are traveling with Road Scholar which used to be Elder Hostel. They are well known for all of the educational opportunities they provide through excellent guides. We even have one guide who is an expert in Andean music. I really look forward to the lectures on the Galapagos. The map I have used for my trip cover photo is not exactly what we are doing but is very close.
Planned Dates
2018-04-11 to 2018-04-28
Countries
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Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Getting Ready to Go
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Columbus, Ohio, United States -
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Day One: Arriving a Day Early
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Lima Region, Peru -
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A Day on Our Own
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Lima Region, Peru -
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Larco Musem, Peruvian Cuisine, Lima City Excursion
Friday, April 13, 2018
Lima Region, Peru -
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Cusco, Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo Ruins
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Yucay, Cusco, Peru -
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Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu UNESCO Site
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru -
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Ollantaytambo, Chinceros, Cusco
Monday, April 16, 2018
Cusco, Cusco, Peru -
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Sacsayhuaman Ruins and Intro to Cusco
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Cusco, Cusco, Peru -
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Be Flexible When You Travel
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador -
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Lima to Panama City to Quito, Ecuador
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador -
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Baltra Flight, Board Yacht and Santa Cruz
Friday, April 20, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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Genovesa Island
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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Earth Day: South Plazas and Sante Fe Islands
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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San Cristobal
Monday, April 23, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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Floreana and Post Office Bay and Devil's Crown
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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Española Island, Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora and Rancho El Manzanillo
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador -
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North Seymour Island or Baltra, Flight to Quito
Friday, April 27, 2018
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador -
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Flight back to the USA
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Columbus, Ohio, United States