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Top 10 Places Still On My Bucket List

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Let me start out by saying I feel so fortunate and blessed that we have had the opportunity to see as much of this incredible planet as we have. I get overwhelmed sometimes when I think back on places we … 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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Galapagos Islands ~ From disillusion to wonderment all in a single day

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, October 26th ~ Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Day 1 – Getting off of the airplane I was already wondering where I was and what had happened. This surely was not the Island paradise I had envisioned. In fact far from … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador ~ City tour

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, October 25th ~ Guayaquil, Ecuador Our Gate 1 tour officially begins today. For this portion there are just the four of us, Tim and I, Rica and her husband Fred. Our local guide, Fernando, picks us up at the … Continue reading →

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Ecuador Is Right Around The Corner

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 18th ~ Southern California Sunshine is streaming through the windows here in our mountain hideaway. After being back in Southern California for two months, I’m becoming more and more acclimated to being sedentary. As much as I used to … Continue reading →

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