During our second group meeting, our discussions focused on Ecuador's different regions and our travel itinerary. Ecuador is a unique country in the fact you can travel 4 hours north, east, south, or
west and be submerged a completely different climate. I believe we will be lucky enough to experience all
these different climates and the beauty they offer.
Our travel itinerary takes us to many parts of Ecuador. We start in Quito (Ecuador’s capital), next on to Pakay Chikta (a small town in the jungle), from there we travel to a hot spring in Papallacta, next is Santa Cruz (one of the
Galapagos Islands) and then back to Quito.
With this aggressive itinerary, we will be touring quite a large part of
the country and its rich culture.
One of the most intriguing parts of this adventure is our visit to the
Galapagos Islands. I learned the
islands are actually a volcanic hot spot and that it has been active for
millions of years. The islands are
on top of a tectonic plate, which subsequently moves the islands southeast
about 1” per year. Over 500
species of fish reside around the Galapagos Islands along with hammerhead
sharks, sea lions, and Galapagos penguins.
On land, marine iguanas and giant tortoises roam the rocks and beaches. I am hoping to catch a glimpse of the spectacular life forms which live in and around the Galapagos
region.
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