There are only two beaches on Easter Island, Anakena Beach and Ovahe Beach. They are close to each other, but most people hang out at Anakena leaving Ovahe pretty secluded. Danny and I went to both, he liked Anakena Beach better, I preferred Ovahe. However, my opinion is extremely tainted because we had so much fun at Ovahe Beach goofing …
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Ahu Akahanga
Towards the end of our trip, we rented a car with some people we met at the camp and decided to use our bandana map (a souvenir we purchased in Hanga Roa) to see the remaining ruins. Even though we did not go during the tourist season there was still a little “market” where the locals sold souvenirs at the …
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Ahu Tongariki
Ahu Tongariki was my favorite Moai monument. I loved it for two reasons, the first is it is that it has been restored, it was amazing to see the toppled Moai, but it was breath taking to see them restored. Ahu Tongariki is the largest of the Moai monuments. It was restored after being toppled by a tsunami, most of …
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing places I have ever been in my life! Being there makes you speechless and we had the opportunity to go during the 100 year anniversary. It was such a memorable trip and not just because Danny proposed to me there. We only had a few days in Peru so we took the …
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Rancho Permiso
Rancho Permiso is the only place that you can find actual wild Galapagos tortoises! It is owned by the Devine family, who bought the acreage and later when walking the land discovered the tortoises and a giant lava tube. You can walk through the lava tube (it is a short drive from the ranch). The lava tube is not vary …
Continue readingTraveling by flight to the Galapagos Islands
When traveling to the Galapagos Islands remember there are a few fees you have to pay. We did not know this before we left. Before you can get on the plane to travel over you have to pay $10 a person to get a tourist card. When you arrive in the Galapagos Islands Airport you have to pay $100 dollars …
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