Saturday, March 7. Barbara tours Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Sites to behold include the Museum of Banco Central del Ecuador and the UNESCO World Heritage site. She visits the Church of La Compania de Jesus, the Church of San Francisco, and the carving of the winged Virgin of Quito.
Sunday, March 8. Barbara heads into the Ecuadorian Andes to Calderon. Crossing the equator, Barbara visits Otavalo’s textile markets and villages in Peguche, where Incan crafts are made and sold. Lunch is served at La Mirage.
Monday, March 9. Barbara boards the M.V. Santa Cruz, lunching on the ship and cruising the northern shores of Santa Cruz. A walking tour of Dragon Hill lasts through a beautiful afteroon.
Tuesday, March 10. Barbara explores the volcanic island of Bartolome. Pinnacle Rock is located on the island. Sites to behold include Galapagos penguins, large schools of fish, Galapagos hawks and herons, and sally lightfoot crabs. Sea lions, seals, marine iguanas and turtles are visible throughout the island.
Wednesday, March 11. Barbara visits Rabida Island and North Seymour Island. Sea lions, marine iguanas, flamingos, Darwin’s famous finches, and blue-footed boobies are all inhabitants of the island.
Thursday will include an excursion to Santa Cruz Island!
