Travel Photo Collection

As a busy mother of 4, I seldom have time to take a step back and focus my attention on anything. This 11 day trip with my mom and oldest kids was a gift of shared time and memories we will never forget.

A once in a lifetime adventure to Ecuador and a Galapagos cruise aboard the Millenium. Add this trip to your "bucket list." A group of friends set off to experience the best of the country, including ziplining, horseback riding, snorkeling, and lots of wildlife on their Galapagos cruise.

We experience the varied local cultures of Ecuador, starting with a 5 night homestay with a family of Kichwa farmers in the highlands of Morochos. Then we spend three nights camping with the jungle-dwelling Kichwa Waira Churi family. During a three day paddle down the Shiripuno River, we learn about the Huaorani culture of the Amazon basin. We explore the jungle for two days at the Shiripuno Lodge with our Huaorani guide before heading back to Quito and continuing home.

We had an unforgettable adventure at Sacha Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon this spring. The trip was brief, but our 5 days at Sacha Lodge were absolutely perfect. Amy caught two piranhas! We saw Howler Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Pygmy Marmosets, Tarantulas, Macaws, Parrots, Poison Dart Frogs, Crocs, an array of exotic birds, and much more!