Apr 12, 2008
The Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve perches on the edge of a steep hill overlooking the Andes. Lounging on the deck of our room, high atop a four-story thatched-roof geodesic dome, I was mesmerized by the changing panorama of mountain peaks and swirling clouds. [Bellavista's Dome](Photos: Greg Knussmann)Bellavista is located...
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Jan 18, 2008
Many visitors to Ecuador fly into Quito and spend a day touring the city before flying off to the Galapagos. This is their only experience of the country and it's a shame. A short distance from the capital, the Imbabura province provides a wealth of hospitable people, natural beauty and...
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Nov 23, 2007
While planning my first trip to the Galapagos Islands, I almost couldn't contain my enthusiasm. Then I mentioned it to a friend. "I've seen so many photos and documentaries about the place that I have no desire to visit," he said. Instead of rejecting his feedback, I decided to consider...
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