Hi:
I recently returned from Quito and Galapagos. Ther Maryanne was a wonderful sailboat. It was mid December and I must tell you that the water was freezing. Other than that, I had a grat time.
Joe from OLA Travel was the very best guide from Banos to wherever you wanted to go. His choices were splendid and never spenttoo much money on hotel rooms or food. I recommend him very highly.
Hi there.
We're going to the Galapos Islands in the beginning of March or end April. Any thoughts on going WITHOUT a boat reservation? Is it absolutely impossible to get on board if you don't reserve in advance? And if it isen't (impossible), how long it the wait approx?
We're looking for a medium budget boat - nothing fancy but still okay regarding food and drinks plus the boat itself. Any recommendable ones?
Thanks alot:o)
Sabine and Helge....
Edited by: enibas
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I'm planning to do some hiking in Ecuador.
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I have previous experience (also on glaziers) from the Andes and other high mountains.
If anybody is willing to join my email is: mpomorski@gmail.com
P.S. I arrive in Quito around March, 12th
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