I was so sad to be leaving Mashpi, and honestly, it already felt like I'd been on holiday for 2 weeks, but actually, I'd only been in Ecuador for 5 nights so far! The next adventure was going to be just as good though... after being dropped back in Quito, I checked into a cheap… Continue reading Cuyabeno River Cruising
Category: South America
Magical Mashpi
The first time I booked my trip to Ecuador was back in 2020 before the covid pandemic. At that time, I hadn't even heard of Mashpi. I actually found out about the reserve and hotel when I was searching through BBC iplayer looking for videos on Ecuador. I had just finished watching the David Attenborough… Continue reading Magical Mashpi
Arriving in Quito
I was so excited for my trip to Ecuador! I had booked the trip initially more than 2 years ago for April 2020, and was finally able to rebook for this year April 2022. A holiday was long overdue! However, one big benefit to having my trip cancelled and rebooking, was that I was able… Continue reading Arriving in Quito
Ecuador Expedition
Way way back in January 2020, just after I'd settled into my new apartment living on my own, I decided to book a trip of a lifetime. I had always wanted to visit the Galapagos islands because of my love of nature and serious obsession with documentaries. As a scientist, and predominantly a biological scientist,… Continue reading Ecuador Expedition