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  • Los Frailes Beach from lookout platform
    Travel

    Los Frailes – Ecuador’s most beautiful beach

    August 13, 2018 /

    Los Frailes Beach is often referred to as Ecuador’s most beautiful beach for good reason. With pristine sand on a gently sloping beach surrounded by cliffs on either end of a crescent shaped bay, Los Frailes Beach provides an environment perfect for relaxation. Located a few minutes north of Puerto Lopez, Los Frailes Beach is inside Machalilla National Park and often free of people. Rare July blue sky On an unusual sunny day in July, the beach is as full as I have seen it since February’s Carnaval holiday. Typically, the Ecuador coast has sun during the rainy season (explanation here) and clouds during the dry season. By “clouds,” I…

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    Comedor Maritza in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    Almuerzo – Good Lunch Choice in Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 1, 2018
    Ultralight view of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    Ultralight Flight Over Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 24, 2018
    Muyuyo Internet Cafe

    Internet Cafes in Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 10, 2018
  • Guide arriving for horseback riding
    Travel

    Horseback Riding – Las Tunas to Ayampe, Ecuador

    August 6, 2018 /

    Want to go horseback riding on Ecuador’s coast? I found the perfect spot in Las Tunas, Manabí, a few minutes south of Puerto López. During our two hour ride, we galloped on a beach, crossed a river, watched butterflies on a forest trail, and rode along the top of a hill with a spectacular ocean view.   Finding horses to ride in coastal Ecuador Finding horses to ride in Ecuador is not difficult. Finding good, healthy, well trained horses to ride in Ecuador is not easy. I rely on Tsafiki Resort to find good horses. They scout area horses and guides so they are always up to date regarding who…

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    Kayak - Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    Kayaks, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 12, 2018
    Puerto Lopez malecon lights reflecting off ocean

    Lights Reflecting Off the Ocean, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 13, 2018
    Jon, mototaxi driver

    Mototaxis – Second Most Popular Way to Get Around Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 14, 2018
  • Workout area on Puerto Lopez beach
    Life

    Workout on Puerto Lopez beach, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 26, 2018 /

    After a few days in Puerto Lopez, you have snorkeled, dived, hiked, ridden horseback, swum and kayaked. Now you are wondering where you will do your pullups and rope climbing. I have great news for you! You can do them right on Puerto Lopez beach! If you are looking for more diversity in your workout, you can pull some large tires around in soft sand. Recruit a friend and make it a competition! The folks in the next photo even had people sit on the tires. Start children young and workouts become part of their routine. I admire the dedication these folks have. Many of them show up every day…

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    Home damaged by earthquake

    Earthquake – The night a 7.8 shook Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 6, 2017

    Puerto Lopez Canton Celebrates Anniversary With A Parade

    September 25, 2017

    You’ve Got (No) Mail!

    June 12, 2017
  • Ecuador's Machalilla National Park Biodiversity Board
    Travel

    Visitor Center, Machalilla National Park, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 25, 2018 /

    Machalilla National Park surrounds Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. Two monkey species and more than 270 bird species, including the endangered Waved Albatross live in the park. Whales mate and birth just off the coast and turtles hatch on the beaches. If you like active outdoor vacations, this is the place for you! Activities in Machalilla National Park   Hike, bike and horseback ride Dry forests – from sea level to midway up the hills, the dry desert-like flora is brown for about half the year, waiting for water Cloud forests – always green hills where monkeys, orchids and a wide variety of birds live Hike beaches – Playa Los Frailes is often referred…

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    Puerto Lopez Boat Maintenance

    September 11, 2017
    Puerto Lopez sunrise rainbow

    Rainbows and the rainy season in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 20, 2018
    Puerto Lopez beach during Carnaval

    Family Friendly Carnival in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    February 19, 2018
  • Ultralight view of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
    Travel

    Ultralight Flight Over Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 24, 2018 /

      Sunday, 5:29 PM   “You did what?!” “I know you’ve said they are deathtraps, Dad. Before I went, I… “Ultralights ARE deathtraps, Emily!” “…weighed the risks verses my desire to see Puerto Lopez from the air…” “It’s not worth your life!” “…and decided it was more likely I would land safely on the beach than crash into the ocean.” So it went when I told my retired pilot father about my first ultralight flight. Friday I first saw the plane Friday afternoon. The pilot took off, looped the bay, and landed on the beach. I watched several takeoffs and landings, timed the flights (about 4 minutes), and yearned to…

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    Hammock between palms on beach

    Hammock Time on Puerto Lopez Beach #AtoZChallenge

    April 9, 2018
    Postcard worthy photos from Ecuador 911 cameras

    13 Postcard Photos From Ecuador 911 Surveillance Cameras

    December 25, 2017
    Comedor Maritza in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    Almuerzo – Good Lunch Choice in Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 1, 2018
  • Puerto Lopez sunrise rainbow
    Travel

    Rainbows and the rainy season in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 20, 2018 /

    Puerto Lopez sunrise rainbows are most common during the coastal Ecuador rainy season. The same is true for Puerto Lopez sunset rainbows. The rainy season, December through May, is also the time for cerulean blue skies. This causes confusion when people are planning their visit. They see blue skies on social media photos yet all of the guide books say it is the rainy season.   When does it rain during the rainy season? Rain usually falls at night though certainly not every night. The above photo was taken at the Victor Hugo Hotel in February at 10:00 pm. Hours earlier, I walked there in the sunshine. I was drenched when…

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    Guide arriving for horseback riding

    Horseback Riding – Las Tunas to Ayampe, Ecuador

    August 6, 2018
    Kayak - Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

    Kayaks, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 12, 2018
    Muyuyo Internet Cafe

    Internet Cafes in Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 10, 2018
  • Kayak - Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
    Travel

    Kayaks, Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 12, 2018 /

    Puerto Lopez bay is a good spot for kayaking. There is even an annual kayak race. While contemplating what to write for K, I wished I had photos from the race. Then I looked at my April photos. What a nice surprise – I found several Puerto Lopez pictures with kayaks in the background.   Perhaps “Kayaks in the Background of Puerto Lopez Beach Scenes” would have been a more appropriate title for this post. Kayaks are not the focal point of any photo here.   Do you kayak? Several locations around town rent kayaks. Contact me when you are coming to Puerto Lopez and I will give you up…

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    Mototaxis – Second Most Popular Way to Get Around Puerto Lopez, Ecuador #AtoZChallenge

    April 14, 2018

    Puerto Lopez Boat Maintenance

    September 11, 2017
    Puerto Lopez new malecon

    Reinventing a 2.4 km beach front boardwalk #AtoZChallenge

    April 21, 2017
  • Hammock between palms on beach
    Travel

    Hammock Time on Puerto Lopez Beach #AtoZChallenge

    April 9, 2018 /

    Even a broken hammock is correct twice a day. Wait, that’s not right…   Relaxation Recipe   Bring book Buy fruity drink Find hammock Enjoy sea breezes and waving palms     A Note on Theme Changes Before the A to Z Challenge began, I loved the idea of sharing one Puerto Lopez photo per day and writing a 26-word description. I placed both restrictions on myself. Now that I have used this theme for a week, I sometimes want to use a few more words. This paragraph alone has 55 words. Also, I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to decide on just one photo. Announcing AtoZ Challenge…

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    Transportation on Ecuador’s Pacific Coast

    January 12, 2012
    Los Frailes Beach from lookout platform

    Los Frailes – Ecuador’s most beautiful beach

    August 13, 2018
    Postcard worthy photos from Ecuador 911 cameras

    13 Postcard Photos From Ecuador 911 Surveillance Cameras

    December 25, 2017
  • Travel

    Fish Market – Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 6, 2018 /

    Add the fish market to your Puerto Lopez bucket list.   Fish, shrimp, octopus are weighed, sold and loaded on trucks. Fresh seafood for your next meal!   __________________________________________ A look back Last year, I wrote Fireworks – Any time is the right time The photo for Coconut Water on Puerto Lopez Beach was also taken at the fish market.

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    June 19, 2017
    Hammock between palms on beach

    Hammock Time on Puerto Lopez Beach #AtoZChallenge

    April 9, 2018
    Dolphin statue in front of Hosteria Mandala

    Dolphins – Puerto Lopez #AtoZChallenge

    April 4, 2018
  • Coconut at Puerto Lopez fish market
    Travel

    Coconut Water on Puerto Lopez Beach #AtoZChallenge

    April 3, 2018 /

    Hot day + coconut water = super refreshing! Mom loved her beach coconut water. The coconut guy sells all over Puerto Lopez and opens them with a machete.   ____________________________________________________ Around Puerto Lopez in 26 words. A look back Last year, I wrote Currency – coins over bills

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    Iguana Park - Guayaquil, Ecuador

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    April 8, 2017
    Emily on the Puerto Lopez pier

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    April 5, 2018
    Jon, mototaxi driver

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Magnificent frigatbirds have been known to remain Magnificent frigatbirds have been known to remain airborne for up to 2 months! 
Males are solid black, females have a white patch on their neck and chest and juveniles have a white head, neck, and chest. All three included in this shot of them getting fishermen's scraps at the end of a day. . . . . . 
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Randomly seen during a drive was this modern day c Randomly seen during a drive was this modern day cowboy wearing earbuds along a road in coastal Ecuador. #manabi #ecuador #horsesofinsta #horse #cowboy #discoverecuador #allyouneedisecuador
Sunsets at the equator happen quickly. Have your c Sunsets at the equator happen quickly. Have your camera in hand before it begins or you are likely to miss whole thing. This one is in front of the #victorhugohotel.
#placestovisit #puertolopez #travelsouthamerica #southamericatravel #allyouneedisecuador #momentsofmine #foreversummer #beachsunset #manabi #bloglife #ecuadortravel #palmtrees #canong16 #ecuador #awesomeglobe #sunsets
Mama blue footed booby standing guard over daddy a Mama blue footed booby standing guard over daddy and baby on Isla de la Plata off Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. The female large eye pupil distinguishes it from the male smaller eye pupil. #bluefootedbooby #isladelaplata
Friendly green iguanas roam everywhere at Parque S Friendly green iguanas roam everywhere at Parque Seminario ("Iguana Park) in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
#iguana #guayaquil
"I'm like an old turtle these days. I don't run wi "I'm like an old turtle these days. I don't run wide-open everywhere, but at the end of the day, I'll be where I'm supposed to be." --Tracy Lawrence
#seaturtles #isladelaplata
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