Saying Goodbye to Ecuador

On September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn South America11 Comments

After a very busy trip to Ecuador, it is finally time for us to return to Colorado. Our time in Ecuador was everything that we had hoped for, from climbing volcanoes to canoeing in the Amazon. We saw so many amazing sights during our two weeks and are looking forward to sharing each of our experiences. Ecuador has many different options for any traveler to enjoy and you can make it as adventurous or as relaxing as you would like. We did not go to the Galapagos Islands on this trip, so we will definitely plan a return trip at some point and focus solely on seeing that. Here are a few photos to provide a sense of the variety of things that we saw during our time in Ecuador.

We Made it to the Jungle

On September 14, 2017 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn South America4 Comments

It took almost five hours in two different types of canoes to reach our eco-lodge, but we are here, safe and sound, in the Amazon rainforest. We have already seen an amazing array of birds and other animals. There have definitely been times where we felt as though we had stepped back in time and were explorers making discoveries around every corner. We have a full itinerary of treks on both foot and canoe and are looking forward to seeing as much during our four days and three nights as possible. It is time for us to head down to the canoe launch for our afternoon excursion, so here are a few photos of our trip down the Napo River (part of the Amazon River) to give you an idea of what it was like to arrive here.

Sightseeing River Cruises

On June 20, 2017 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Photo Challenge8 Comments

A great way to see a city from a different perspective is to take a sightseeing river cruise. We have taken several over the years and have enjoyed each of them. We have taken them during the day as well as at night when the city is lit up, but our preference is to take them during the day. Our very first sightseeing trip of a city from the river was in Paris, France, and it gave us wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower. Another one of our favorite tours was an architectural tour of Chicago done from the waterways. For this week’s Cee’s Which Way Challenge, we are sharing some photos of our favorite river cruises.