These are various photos that Correna sent from their amazing trip to Peru to trek the Incan trail into Machu Pichu. After a visit to the Sacred Valley and Lake Titakaka, they went on to Equador to travel around the Galapagos Islands in order to catch the shots of animals and birds that we never get to see, and some, like the big turtle, are on the verge of extinction.
Here is the start of the hiking trail... to Machu Pichu
As you can see, the mountains aren't too forgiving...I think that little white line behind Correna is the trail they just hiked up.
If you weren't going down the Inkan steps , you were going up the Stinkin steps!
Maybe those Incans had longer legs...look at the size of the stairs!
Going down...
Your first view of MAchu Pichu from far above it ( This is where their trek culminated)
Machu Pichu in all of its glory
Taken at the beginning of the Galapagos part of the trip on Rabida Island... don't back up too much!
Taken in the Galapagos Islands...a beautiful shot, Joe of the Blue footed Boobie
Below , Marine Iquana sharing the rock with a Nasca Boobie bird.
beach of sea lions that Correena and Joe walked through (her towel that she sat on for the morning is just outside of the picture frame)
Lonesome George (last of the Pinta tortouises) at the Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz
Island. He is over 90 years old, I think she said.
Marine Iquana with Galapagos Oyster Catcher birds
Oh look.... a Polar Bear!!!!
No, these weren't taken in the Galapagos Islands, these beautiful shots were taken by my friend Bobby, when she did a special trip to Churchill MAnitoba to see the biggest bear in the world.. amazing also, so I thought I'd add them to the collection! Thanks Bobby for the fabulous photos!
Hard to believe they could be dangerous at all. Looks like you could nuzzle noses with him!
Look at this guy...could be lying down in the snow.
Bobby said that one was quite entertaining, scratching himself and just showing off for everyone. when they lie on their back, they roll their whole rump over first , in order to stand up... She said it looked quite impossible, but they are so massive, I guess that is how they do it best.
Bobby said that a huge storm blew in and even the ice trekker machine they were in, got into an accident. She was very lucky to see these beautiful animals that are losing their ice habitat every year. She said that she watched a bear lying flat out on her stomach and stretching her front paws out to test the thickness of the ice ,before advancing onto it. Bobby was thrilled to see them in their natural habitat...whats left of it.
Hope you enjoyed the trip this morning... Have a beautiful Sunday!
"The Creator"
Hope you enjoyed the trip this morning... Have a beautiful Sunday!
"The Creator"
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