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Trekking the Cordillera Blancas – Huarez, Peru

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– Posted on March 1, 2011Posted in: Feature Photos
Panoramic views from a pass near the start of a 4 day, all weather Santa Cruz trek through some of the stunning valleys, glaciers, lakes and epic snow capped mountains of the Cordillera Blancas.

Panoramic views from a pass back over Lake Llanganuco, near the start of the Santa Cruz trek.  This 4 day trek featured snow, rain and sun and moved through just a few of the stunning valleys, glaciers, lakes and epic snow capped mountains that make up the Cordillera Blancas. Much like Nepal, we would have loved to have spent several more weeks trekking around them!!

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Tortoise Action – Galapagos, Ecuador

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– Posted on January 5, 2011Posted in: Feature Photos
Gives a whole new meaning to 'getting a leg over'. We were lucky enough to come across this encounter wandering around a tortoise reserve. Apparently the male (top) tries to pin the female (much smaller) with his neck first, so that he can then climb on top and pin her for the deed. Meanwhile, she is trying to run (tortoise speed) to the nearest tree which she will use to protect herself (him being to large to maneuver). Mating like this takes several hours, but we gave up after 20 minutes. Really didn't know who to go for here either!

Gives a whole new meaning to ‘getting a leg over’. We were lucky enough to come across this encounter wandering around a tortoise reserve. Apparently the male (top) tries to pin the female (much smaller) with his neck first, so that he can then climb on top and pin her for the deed. Meanwhile, she is trying to run (tortoise speed) to the nearest tree which she will use to protect herself (him being to large to maneuver). Mating like this takes several hours, but we gave up after 20 minutes. Really didn’t know who to go for here either!

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