Galápagos Inner Loop | Episode 1 - Quito, Ecuador | Celebrity Flora

Exploring Quito, Ecuador's rich history and culture before starting the Galápagos Inner Loop adventure.
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Welcome to Episode 1 of our 6-part Galápagos Vlog series with Celebrity Cruises. This episode covers an extensive exploration of Quito, Ecuador.
Toured Quito, Ecuador, exploring Independence Plaza, the Archbishop’s Palace, Guggua Pichincha mountain, Itchimbia Park, LaCompania Church, Church of St Francis, and Intiñan - the Middle of the World park over four days.
THE SERIES DOCUMENTS
A series preview.
A full ship tour walkthrough.
-Quito, Ecuador, exploring Independence Plaza, the Archbishop’s Palace, Guggua Pichincha mountain, Itchimbia Park, LaCompania Church, Church of St Francis, and Intiñan - the Middle of the World park over four days.
-Egas Port, Santiago Island and Rabida Island, observed sea lions, iguanas, pelicans, flamingos, and sally lightfoot crabs.
-Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove on Isabela Island, spotted sea lions, sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, and blue-footed boobies.
-Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island, and Bartolome Island offered views of blue-footed boobies, sally lightfoot crabs, Galapagos penguins, and sea lions.
-Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island and North Seymour Island provided sightings of swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, sea lions, and snorkeling experiences with sally lightfoot crabs, various fish, and sea turtles.
-Visited Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, toured a turtle breeding center, and enjoyed an evening sail by Kicker Rock.
-Puerto Azorra, Santa Cruz Island included tours of Charles Darwin Station, a Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, a cultural show, and participation in a Scalesia tree reforestation project.
-A Sky Suite tour.
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00:00 Start
02:23 JW Marriott Quito
02:52 Raíces Restaurant
04:15 Basílica del Voto
06:26 Basílica del Voto Tower Climb
09:24 Independence Plaza
12:44 TelefériQo Skylift
18:56 Celebrity Cruises-led touring
25:19 Itińan Museum and Equator

[@user-ev2mm9mq6c]

Hello Bob and Holly , We really enjoyed meeting you both on the Azamara Onward. Sure Happy we sailed when we did. The weather in that area is crazy now. Thank you Holly for sharing you Birthday cake with us. Mmmmm . Bob I hope you are feeling better and got your voice. Back. Thanks for all you both do. Very informative and also thanks for all the advice and chats while we cruised. Until we meet up again , keep up the great work . Love Jacki and the rest of our Canadian family. ❤

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Hi Jacki & Fam!! It was very nice to meet you guys. Such a fun trip this was. Have a very safe and enjoyable holiday!

[@michellephan1316]

Love your videos Bob & Holly 🎉🎉.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@joanfreestone1707]

I'd never seen anything about Equador before. Thank you for a very interesting video.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

You're very welcome, Joan!

[@willawallace9236]

I am the opposite of an aviation fan, but kudos to the pilot. Beautiful video, as always.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Willa 😊

[@JuileHayter]

Found your video very interesting and informative! Great camera work.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Julie. That's what we really try hard to produce well - visual storytelling. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking time to leave a comment, too!

[@TheTrepidTraveler]

Is there anything more enjoyable than starting a new Innocents Abroad vlog? First time I’ve ever seen the sights of Quito. Amazing culture and scenery. That cable car though, looked terrifying. Holly exercised the better part of valor! Thanks again for wonderful cinematography, music and the right touch of narration. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you!! That’s exceptionally kind to open like that 😊 Quito has a lot of texture, and it was quite a fascinating place to wander around. The cable car was quite interesting, and when one is used to an elevation of about 10 feet in Southern California, going to nearly 14,000 is quite a bit different in breathing. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, the first five are out, including a preview of the entire series and the ship tour. Episode six airs, this Friday, followed by the tour of the ship cabin. Thank you again for watching, and we are glad you enjoy it!!

[@howardosden3112]

Bob, your videos are always so visually stimulating. Thank you! 👍 I've never been to Ecuador, but I would like to after seeing this. I once dated a girl who'd lived there for four years as a kid. She taught me several Spanish slang terms you will not find in a Spanish dictionary. 😊

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Howard! Regarding the young lady who taught you a few things- I dare say so Glad you enjoy how we film!

[@cruiseforever1281]

As always beautiful photos and perfect music. My first time in this country following you. Thank you.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you!! I’m not sure it’s a place we would visit again except as a gateway to the Galapagos, so I definitely wanted to showcase it thoroughly. So glad you enjoyed it !

[@KenGoesCruising]

Lindsey was holding her breath all the way up in the cable car

[@InnocentsAbroad]

I'd imagine so. Probably need a bunch of Bailey's to get her on the swing!

[@idl9ave419]

Enjoyed seeing Quito again, as recorded in your video. (Happy to relive the dramatic flight approach over the mountainous landscape..) We also stayed at the JW Marriott on our Celebrity Galapagos trip. Saw most of the same sights as your Celebrity tour, though we went to the hilltop statue of St. Mary, rather than the Crystal house, and didn't see the second "Convento". (We were taken to lunch at the restaurant in the 19th C. Teatro Sucre.). Saw the Basilico del Voto only from a distance, so interested in the details revealed in your video. As far as the tower climb, and cable car to 14,000+ feet go, this vertigo-prone person would have passed, The shot of the empty swing, rising and falling over the cliff's edge, was a nicely horrifying touch.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

So glad it brought back memories! Indeed, it sounds like we went on rather similar tours. Loved the Marriott, and as for the nicely horrifying touch, happy to have had that effect 😂 TBH, I didn't swing out so far as others.. but it was very beautiful from up there!