PHOTO: Blue-Footed Booby in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

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Blue-Footed Booby in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

During breeding season in the Galapagos Islands, the male blue-footed booby shows off his feet to prospective females during ritual mating dance. The Booby with bluest feet and the best dance gets the girl. The feet of the birds who are not successful in finding a mate grow bluer over the ensuing year, which increases … Read more

Kick Your Shoes Off in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

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Beach in front of Mandala Hosteria in Puerto Lopez sweeps for miles in both directions
This entry is part 7 of 18 in the series Ecuador

If you’re looking for a party, don’t go to Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. The loudest noise I heard during my week stay in this tiny coastal village was a rooster crow and many of the shops that cater to tourists were closed during the week. But after eight days of cruising in heavy seas around the … Read more