Quito, the capitol of Ecuador, is the second highest capitol city in the world. Over 2 million people are scattered over the hillsides.
Drs. Jocelyn Jacobs, from the United States (Northern hemisphere), and Rick LeCouteur, an Australia native (Southern hemisphere) meet for a brief summit at the equator.
Drs. Paul Currie, Rick LeCouteur and Doug Mader engage in a push-up contest at the 10,000’ elevation mark.
The contest did not last long.
Dr. Paul Currie from Kentucky is ready for the Galapagos adventure and sports his NAVC Expeditions gear.
This Quichua Indian woman prepares peppers. The human-pet bond is alive and well on the equator – her kitten is on her knee watching her work.
Stray dogs are ubiquitous. It does not take a skilled veterinarian to note that most are not neutered. A short distance away from the Quichua woman was this comfortable dog and its sentry chicken.
On the way to Otavalo to visit the market the bus stopped at the actual equator. The NAVC Galapagos travelers straddle the equator – simultaneously representing the NAVC in both hemispheres at the same time! This is a first for veterinary Continuing Education!
The NAVC group arrives in the Galapagos on AeroGal airlines. Note
the Marine Iguana on the tail.
This Flamingo was seen filter feeding in a small saltwater lagoon.
Two young sea lion pups playing in the tidal zone
Marine iguana thermoregulating after a cool morning swim
Thousands of marine iguanas cover the black lava rocks along the
coast.
This photo is not to imply that these large lizards are buddies, but wherever you look you’ll see animals piled on top of each other,
competing for optimal beach space.
Two Galapagos penguins watch on as their friends partake in some
equatorial romance.
NAVC Snorkelers enjoy the pristine waters of the red sand beach.
Oystercatcher feasts on a sea urchin
A pair of blue-footed boobies – the male is the larger of the two
birds.
A land iguana takes a stroll.
This great blue heron strikes a pose.
A Galapagos snake slithers by.
Sunset at Tagus Cove, Isabel Island
Painted locust
Sunset over a lava arch - the NAVC explorers enjoy the scenery.
