Galápagos Inner Loop | Episode 6 - Santa Cruz Island and Quito | Celebrity Flora

Discover Santa Cruz Island's wildlife, and Quito's botanical culture.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of our 6-part Galápagos Vlog series with Celebrity Cruises. This episode covers Santa Cruz Island and Quito's Botanical Garden.
In Puerto Azorra on Santa Cruz Island, we toured Charles Darwin Station and a Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, observing thier local conservation efforts. We also enjoyed a vibrant cultural show and contributed to the environment by participating in a Scalesia tree reforestation project.
Additionally, the journey included a tour of Quito's extensive botanical garden, showcasing the rich biodiversity and floral beauty of Ecuador, further enriching the travel experience with a blend of natural and cultural exploration.
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
02:39 Charles Darwin Research Center
06:18 Puerto Ayora
07:16 Puerto Ayora Fish Market
08:30 Scalisia Tree Reforesting
10:58 Rancho El Manzanillo
12:30 Flora Disembarkation
15:32 Quito Botanical Gardens

[@user-qv5vw5zy2s]

As all the others, you produced a fabulous video visually and musically. I leave with greater knowledge, enthusiastic about your journey, and relaxed by the beauty of your excellent editing.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Anna! Very nice of you to say. Galápagos is simply an awesome experience- and we hope you get to see it for yourself 😊 Thank you for commenting!

[@joanfreestone1707]

What an amazing adventure cruise. Always lots of lovely animals and birds. The gardens in Quito are stunning.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

It was amazing, Joan. We had an absolute thrill on this adventure! I’ll always stop to photograph an animal 😘

[@janfox2596]

In addition to your wonderful videos, I always like the music you select. This was another great, informative video Bob & Holly!

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Jan! We do try to select the music to fit the scenery. Glad you enjoyed it. Simpel cabin tour next week from Flora.

[@warrenwolf4690]

Thanks for taking us with you on your journeys. The best informational journeys on U Tube😊

[@InnocentsAbroad]

You’re welcome, Warren, and thank you!

[@michellephan1316]

Thank you for sharing 🎉🎉.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

You are so welcome!

[@idl9ave419]

Well-composed video, as usual. Agree with the person who complimented you on the accompanying music. I recognize at least one of the Ecuadorean folk dancers from our trip in 2018. I won't depress your viewers by ranting about what is happening in Ecuador right now, but it is very sad - especially for Ecuadoreans. I'm glad Celebrity is still running its Galapagos cruises, albeit without the Quito tours, which I know we all enjoyed.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, as always for taking time to watch and comment. Too right, regarding the current situation down there; we’re certainly glad we made the trip ahead of that. It is a good idea that celebrity continue to show people with the Galapagos is about; though, I have to say, Quito is a significant, and perhaps sometimes overlooked part of any pre-or post stay- it’s unfortunate people are missing it.

[@arthurscruises9310]

Thanks for taking us with you while you explored the Galapagos Islands. It was amazing to see all the different flora and fauna.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

You’re welcome, Arthur. We loved this adventure- Galápagos was amazing!

[@gary_travels]

What a wonderfully filmed, inspiring series. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the whole lot. Definitely want to visit the Galapagos Islands and improve my own KZbin content now!!

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Gary! Glad you enjoyed the series!!

[@TheTrepidTraveler]

Another wonderful adventure to follow along with. Your music selections have been mentioned, and I wholeheartedly agree - you always seem to select just the right music to accompany the video. Safe travels, and I greatly look forward to your next series - any hints on where that will be?

[@InnocentsAbroad]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You’ve been one of our longest consistent supporters and it’s really appreciated very much. The next video will be February 16, and that will be a unique hotel tour, which is something we do a little little bit of but not too often. Starting the first or second Friday in March, will be a Caribbean series on Azamara. If you want to go to the “about tab“ of our channel, you’ll find several options for social media contact, although we really don’t use X much right now, but any of the others would get a fairly quick response- I can tell you quite a bit about what’s coming up because you’ve been with us so very long 😘

[@loumello8813]

Beautiful video, Bob, brings back great memories of our Celebrity trip there in June 2022. Glad you had a chance to enjoy Quito as well given all the problems there now. We also did a week in Machu Pichu, Scacred Valley etc with 10 others from our cruise.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you, Lou! Too right about Quito's current issues, we were very fortunate to have gone before this kicked off. Would still love to see MP someday!

[@loumello8813]

@@InnocentsAbroad Machu Pichu is magnificent, along with the Sacrrd Valley, Peru is very nice.

[@MegaSammiller]

Hello, Holly and Bob. Nice relaxing video. I haven’t looked into editing videos myself.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thanks, Jim! Glad you liked the video. We very much enjoyed Galápagos - hope you catch the rest of the series. Hello to Laura from us!

[@MegaSammiller]

@@InnocentsAbroad Laura is heading out to the Caribbean tomorrow.

[@cruiseforever1281]

As all the others, you produced a fabulous video visually and musically. I leave with greater knowledge, enthusiastic about your journey, and relaxed by the beauty of your excellent editing.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoy the content we put out; it really means alot that someone appreciates it.