In February 2013, I will be traveling hundreds of
miles away from home on a group trip with fellow educators and
administrators. This study tour
adventure will take us to Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon region
of South America.
During our first meeting as a travel group, we learned many interesting facts
about the history, geographic regions, and politics of Ecuador and its
surrounding countries. Ecuador has a rich history beginning thousands of
years before our time here on earth. The historic country has seen many rulers and forms of government staring in 9,000 B.C. until now. The country itself has served as allies
and enemies to many of the surrounding countries/regions. Its natural geography is fascinating because it is part
coast, mountain, and jungle.
Because Ecuador is located directly on the equator, it makes for a hot
and humid climate (pack the sun block).
Off of the coast of Ecuador sit 14 small islands called the Galapagos
Islands (a region we will be visiting).
They are located 621 miles west of the coast. The infamous scientist, Charles Darwin made the Galapagos a popular travel destination because of his research on different species of finches.
As an individual who loves to learn and explore, I am excited to visit Ecuador and learn more about the history, culture, and natural habitat of the Ecuador regions and the Galapagos Islands.
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