Birding in the Ecuadorian Andes–Birds of Quito
(October 7.) Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is the highest capital city in the world at about 9,000 feet. An urban area isn’t an ideal place to look for birds… Read more »
Category: Photos
Kyoto Imperial Palace
(November 22) The outer wall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the residence of the emperor from the late Heian Period to 1869. (Kyoto was actually established as the imperial capital… Read more »
Kamakura Photos
(November 14) Kamakura is a relatively small town today but from 1192–1333 it was the seat of the Kamakura Shogunate and thus the effective capital of Japan. It has several… Read more »
Random Tokyo Pictures
(November 11-12) I don’t have as many pictures from this trip as from previous trips to Japan, but I’m going to to through what I have any post any that… Read more »
Cusco and Saksaywaman, Peru
(December 13) The ancient Inca capital of Cusco is today a city of about half a million people. The elevation is over 14,000 feet. New visitors may find that they… Read more »
Machu Picchu, Peru
(December 11) On the train to Machu Picchu. Remnants of the Inca trail from Cusco can be seen through the window.
The Sacred Valley, Peru
(December 9) We stop to take pictures at a spot overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located roughly between the old Inca capital of Cusco and Machu Picchu. It… Read more »
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
(December 7) Frigate birds swoop around the boat as it travels between the islands. North Seymour is a small flat island with lots of wildlife. A blue footed booby.
Black Turtle Cove, Galápagos
(December 6) Black Turtle Cove (Caleta Tortuga Negra) is a mangrove swamp on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A heron.