February 02 Groundhog Day Groundhog Day. Not endless, but very long if you travel in the same direction as the sun. Read more
February 03 Quito From the street below our window comes the steady growl of engines and the occasional honk of a horn. Read more
February 04 Coca During the night the city is completely quiet; the cars only start humming and honking around seven. Read more
February 07 third day in the rainforest At night it starts to rain, just as the frog predicted in the evening. Read more
February 08 fourth day in the rainforest We head upstream to reach the narrow Rumiyacu River. Read more
February 09 fifth day in the rainforest We drift downstream along the river again, spotting an anhinga and a large bee. Read more
February 10 sixth day in the rainforest In the morning light the current once again carries our boat toward the Atlantic. Read more
February 13 start of the bird watching After we’ve eaten, packed up, and collected our freshly washed clothes, Andy arrives. He’s the bird guide in his father’s and uncle’s family business. Read more