Colibri

After the last post, we stayed in an "Eco-lodge" in the rainforest for a few days. Lots of pretty birds, but the hummingbirds were probably the most abundant and interesting. Creatures like that exemplify a working theory I have that time might move at different rates for different species. They move so quickly and make decisions so fast that it just doesn't seem possible otherwise.
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It was a very nice place but of course everything is always damp (including toilet paper which is a little ick).

Next we stayed in a poor village by the water for about four days. The family that owned our "hostel" was very warm and the matriarch a good cook. Lots of little children always bouncing around, having a great time, and I am trying to find another way to say, "poor but happy". I still have a lot of trouble understanding the litter all around. Apparently that's an "education thing", but you actually have to be taught that? It's trash people. In your front yard.

The beach was barely on the map and really nice. I adopted a scrappy dog for those days who I still miss. He never left my side. I wish they could show these animals just a little affection.

We just finished 6 days in Galapagos. It's one of those places people say you must see once in your life and is worth blowing your budget for. I was a little skeptical (surprised?) but I think I was won over. These giant tortoises are pretty amazing and you get to see them in every stage of development. They live to an average of 150 very uneventful years. I wouldn't say the islands have a huge variety of wildlife, but what you see is remarkably docile and each island has a unique terrain. Great snorkeling/diving too.

Next post will be from Peru