Monthly Archives: November 2016

Another Chapter – Morphing our Travel Life Just a Bit

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

November 26th, 2016 ~ Southern California We are so excited to move on to phase two of our travel adventures – RVing! The open road is calling and we are ready to respond. 

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We Have Some Very VERY Brave Friends

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

November 25th ~ Southern California OK – Thanksgiving menu. What to fix??? I’m guessing that few of you had as many challenges to handle as our dear friends did in planning yesterdays meal for our family. 

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Trip Interruptus ~ Flying home early

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, November 1st ~ Quito, Ecuador Poor Tim! He had a very rough night. I have written about his sensitivity to MSG and Free Glutamic Acid before, but here is a link with a little more information for those not up … Continue reading →

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Ecuador ~ Fly to Quito in the High Andes

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, October 31st ~ Goodbye to The Galapagos, Hello to the High Andes, Ecuador Today was primarily a transition day – going from the Galapagos Islands back to the mainland. The highlight of the morning before we disembarked was a … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Islands ~ Post Office Bay, Champion Islet, Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, October 30th ~ Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Day 5 ~ This was our last full day on the ship. Although I enjoyed Floreana, it was my least favorite of the islands we visited on our itinerary. Still a … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador ~ Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, October 29th ~ Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Day 4 ~ Even on Santa Cruz Island where it is most populated, we are required to take the panga ashore. Todays excursions begin with a visit to the Charles … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador ~ Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, October 28th ~ Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Isabela Island  Day 3 ~ Before we take off on todays excursions, I wanted to share more information of what day-to-day life is like on board the Santa Cruz II. There are … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Islands ~ Isabela Island, Fernandina Island

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, October 27th ~ Galapagos Islands ~ Isabela and Fernandina Islands Day 2 ~ A ship wide wake up call at 7:00 and breakfast served at 7:15, with a planned departure (again via panga boats) promptly at 8:15. Our day … Continue reading →

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