Across the Americas in a FJC

[Shreesh]

Fjamming previously said:

Thugs?!!! Sounds kind of scary-esp. with a shiney FJ.



There you go. Got any pictures of the Galapagos?

Yes, as much as I like it Quito gets scary after dark. The hotel INSISTED that we take a taxi back from the Opera house after a performance, even though it was only four blocks away!

Here is a classic Galapagos shot:

[007FJ]

Wow!!! what a trip.. I am envious... Thanks for the Picts and the post.. Be safe and enjoy

[Carbon Blue]

unbelievable post! I just finished reading all 20 pages worth. I cant wait for the next update. Have a safe trip and keep a look out!

[tibaal89]

Just caught up on this thread... awesome! Love the interesting animal shots.

My delight at the Boobie pic is too much... when I was in 3rd grade I first heard about them and wanted to do a report on them so I could use the word 'boobie' in school repeatedly. The teacher caught on to my plan and I had to do a penguin report....

Great stuff!

[Shreesh]

tibaal89 previously said:

My delight at the Boobie pic is too much... when I was in 3rd grade I first heard about them and wanted to do a report on them so I could use the word 'boobie' in school repeatedly. The teacher caught on to my plan and I had to do a penguin report....

[Shadow-Warrior]

Glad to hear everything is still going well, love the pics. Kepp them coming

Mike

[Shreesh]

We spent a LOT of time in the Galapagos and Quito, so now we have to make it up, in order to keep the schedule. Yup that is a dirty word.

I like to do border crossings earlier in the day, to allow for plenty of time. That way a corrupt official doesn't have us over a barrel. We crossed into Peru around 5:30pm and had to rush to get to a safe place before dark. Luckily the officials were very nice and accommodating.

Much to our surprise one of the border police wanted to ride with us, to deliver some important document to the city we were to stay in. I asked him whether he was a "quality" man, and made him give his word that he wasn't going to rob me! He was nice to have along as all police checks went smoothly - just one look in the back and we were waved ahead...

The Peruvian police are not too well paid and have hit us up for "donations" once in a while. But the way they ask is so polite and they put on such a sad puppy face that I can't help but give them a little.

Here is a picture from a great drive through the Andes, to the mountain town of Caraz, where we went through 43 tunnels:

[volhoo]

Wow, 43 tunnels - that is an awesome adventure - this is my favorite thread -

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[smurfj]

I just spent a few hours reading this entire thread. I've got to say you are so lucky for being able to do this trip. Congratulations and keep us posted on what I consider the best long term expedition !!!

[TrAiLbUs1]

Seriously this is the most amazing report and pics WOW want an adventure...and ya hit a moose and survived....just WOW WOW WOW!!!! very envious TrAiLbUs1 is!!!!!