Archive for June, 2010

The drive from Miami to Orlando took about 3 hours, although we headed South first to check Florida Keys. We didnt get to all the keys but we could see why it was such a popular holiday destination. Back on the road to Orlando we knew we had well and truly arrived when we turned onto International Drive and were greeted by huge fun park signs, novelty restaurants, massive shopping outlets and fast food chains.

We were sad to leave the continent of South America but we were very excited to get North America and we started that leg in Miami, Florida, USA. We would think most people have heard of Miami Beach and we were keen to see it for ourselves.

Following from Galapagos Islands Part 1 of 2 Post: More detail of our  journey through the Islands and what each Island offered us and ultimately why we were stoked with our choice…. Although we werent so thrilled with the actual vessel we went on, The Princess of Galapagos wasn’t quite a princess after all. She wreaked of marine fuel and was perhaps a tad too small for 16 guests. Our guide was tremendous and most of the crew were awesome……

Galapagos Islands was our next destination and it was a highly anticipated one, that didn’t let us down. We spent 8 days in these paradise islands and it is up there with the best place we’ve ever been to…… Check it out