Ecuador 2014

Twitter feed for the 2014 Blue Coat/Finham Park School Ecuador expedition. Follow for updates

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@KLM no thanks, we didn't even know about the quake until AMS! Thanks for the economy comfort upgrade. Half hour delay is good considering.

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Ps as you know we were not coming from Quito, only the plane was. Still good reason for a delay KLM!

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In Amsterdam. Long haul plane was slightly held up due to a 5.1 earthquake in Quito! Last flight, hence arrival in Birmingham, on schedule.

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Made it to Guayaquil, about to board. Frantic dash through the airport but we made it. All going to manic plan so far. Next tweet Amsterdam

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Scheduled landing 16:35 tomorrow, departure in 4hrs. Gifts bought, if you don't get one your child doesn't love you!

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Highland lakes and giant tortoises before finishing on a beautiful beach. A good last day. Tomorrow, we make for home

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Matt does explorer pose and Josh enjoys a Boobie (the bird of course!)

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I think we tired them out, note: the yellow towelled lump is Charlotte! Not pictured: Pat....also asleep!

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Many exciting engagements today: punta Pitt: the northern point, where we saw red footed boobies and went snorkelling. Pics to follow.

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A lesson on waste management and population dynamics on a small island

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Roving gangs of wildlife!

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Went to the dump and to a lovely beach on the other side of the island where the sea lions and finches hassled the kids! Pics to follow

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Scuba diving with sharks and rays yesterday, trip to the Galapagos dump today. Nothing like variety!

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Scuba day. Saw rays, sharks, turtles, baby sea lions, octopuses, moray eels and shoals of countless dazzling fish!

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Some pics of today.

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Went snorkelling in the cove where Darwin first came ashore on the Galapagos. Saw turtles, iguana, sea lions and many fish! Excellent day.

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We are on the Galapagos!!!!!! Excellent facilities, all are happy campers.

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Checked in at Quito, waiting at gate. Masses of pre reading to do on the plane however where there's wifi...

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Driving out of Amazon up the Andes

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Back in Quito. All well if tired. The Amazon is awesome if challenging. Pics to follow. On to the Galapagos