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An aerial view of Bartolomé Island.
Peruvian weavers
Kayak through the clear blue waters of the Galapagos Islands.
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Steph, Felipe, Maria, Craig

Craig and Steph Explore the Cultures of Ecuador

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 …
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Cusco, a school for boys rehearsing a traditional dance

Gosh Papa!!!

An unforgettable adventure as we navigated the cobbled streets of Cusco, climbed to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, and plunged ourselves into a culture that defines hospitality.
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Two Perspectives on Our Galapagos Journey

Two Perspectives on Our Galapagos Journey

During the Summer of 2009 I promised my grandson that the following summer, after his high school graduation, I'd take him anywhere in the world as long as he was willing to travel with me. He chose the Galapagos Archipelago.
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The group in the mountains

RAFTING IN ECUADOR COOL!!!!
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Zed and I at the Sun Gate

My Dream Trip to Machu Picchu

My Dream Trip to Machu Picchu: After months of planning and years of dreaming, my grandson, Zed, and I left the Austin airport around noon on Monday, July 12th, for Peru. It was a wonderful trip with no disappointments. Now, where am I going next?
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Middle of the Earth - Latitude 00' 00'00'

Hiking Galapagos - A Walk through time

The words \"Adventure Life\" certainly described this hiking tour of Galapagos. Adventures were had from day 1 through the final return. WHAT FUN!! The animals, people and country was amazing...
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Cusco town square

Two weeks in Peru

From the highs of Cusco to the depths of the jungle, this trip was one of the best of my entire life. The pictures tell a better story than I ever could.
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The work begins with a lot of wheelbarrow trips of supplies

Home Restoration Service Project and Trekking in Peru!

The Greenberg family decided to give back to the area they were visiting in Peru. They participated in a home restoration Volunteer Service Project in Cachicatta community. They continued their tour on the Salcantay Trek where they ended on the Inca Trail at Machu Picchu ruins.
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The late Lonesome George in the Galapagos

Darwin Country

Following in Charles Darwin's footsteps, I will be traveling to Ecuador, from Quito to the Galapagos Islands. I have my trusty backpack, my water shoes, my guide to Ecuador and of course, my camera. (Can't leave home without it). Buen viaje and vamos!
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Punta Arenas - touch the foot, if you want to return someday

It takes a long time to get to the Ends of the Earth!

Margy and I were off on another adventure and boy, it takes long to get to the ends of the earth! We had a great time on mainland Chile and Easter Island!
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The Equator - Mitad del Mundo

Islands and Incas Adventure

My friend Margy and I embarked on our first trip together. We loved Peru and had a great time in the Galapagos!
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Made it to 14,400 feet on Cotopaxi!

Quito & Cotopaxi Trip

Our first sight of Quito as we dropped through the clouds was of a bowl filled to the brim with lights. Quito sits high in the Andes, surrounded by mountain peaks, and the city runs right up the mountainsides.
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Tortoise on Fernandina

Galapagos Cruise on the Angelito

It’s exciting to fly out of Quito since the city sits in a bowl high in the Andes, surrounded by mountain peaks, with the airport nestled right next to downtown. Soon we were up and over, on our way to our first island in the Galapagos.
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Nature is present even in your room!

Yacutinga Lodge along the Upper Iguazu River

We stayed at the Yacutinga Lodge along the Upper Iguazu River and explored the surrounding forest. We kayaking along the river capturing the wildlife around us and enjoying a perfect getaway in the Yacutinga Nature Reserve. Photos by Estefania Rocha.
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The passion of Tango

Tango Festival & World Championship in Buenos Areas

The Tango Festival took place August 14-31, 2009 in Buenos Aires. Couples from all over the globe attended and showed their talents on the dance floor. It was a grand display of color and movement to watch.
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Lodging

Iguazu Forest

Took a trip repelling down the waterfalls. So much fun! There's more to Iguazu than the falls.
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At the End of the World in Ushuaia

Nina & Phil's Awesome Argentina

Our Awesome Argentina trip (Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to El Calafate) was truly awesome. World class capital, amazing scenery & penguins at the end of the world, a once in a lifetime glacier walk. Great guides, interesting people, wonderful food.
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School children eating breakfast

Peru Tour Extension: Healthy Breakfast

This is sometimes the first meal of the day for the children and is especially important, as many of them have to walk for over an hour a day to get to school. This is often after they have had to help their parents feed the animals and look after their younger siblings.
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Go ahead. I'm ready. Take my picture.

Galapagos Islands Cruise

Our Galapagos trip combined adventure (snorkeling with sharks, sea turtles, &sealions), geology (volcanoes), zoology, history (Darwin), folklore (murder & intrigue), culture, & rest. But the best was sharing it with the people I love the most
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Sleepy Sea Lion

Galapagos Adventure

After being on over 22 cruises on big ships, I was looking for a different experience. I think Adventure Life did a outstanding job with all the arrangements, informative guides and staff before, during and after our Galapagos cruise on the Millennium.
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Face to face with a fox at Torres del Paine

Patagonia Tour, End of the World

It’s February school vacation week, and most of our friends have been indulging in pedicures and manicures for trips to the Caribbean and Florida. Though we are not glamorous, we are happy, happy, happy because we are going to tour Patagonia today.
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A firgate bird grooms itself

Quito and Galapagos Trip

What a trip! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves - there's probably no need for descriptions, but I'll give it a shot. Can't wait to go back to see some of the other islands that we weren't able to visit this time.
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Tango dancers in the street

En Voyage - South America Trip

South America Trip: We spent about a week in Buenos Aires, touring the barrios and sights. We then embarked on the Patagonia Panorama 14d Adventure and finished it off with a couple of days in Santiago Chile.
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The entrance to the property.

Argentina North West
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