Quito and the Galápagos

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ever been hit on by a sea lion? Flirted with a booby? Explored lava tubes swam with sharks or gotten altitude sickness from a handsome immigration officer?</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this full-color not-so-typical memoir scientist-turned-storyteller Adelia Ritchie takes readers on a wildly entertaining and visually stunning journey through the wonders of Ecuador-from volcano-rimmed Quito to the surreal wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. Alongside a lively group of expat adventurers she encounters sea turtles blue-footed showoffs lava lizards karaoke bars marine iguanas and the world's most romantic boat captain.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Packed with photos wit and wonder Quito and the Galápagos Islands is part field guide part personal diary and all heart.</span></p><p></p>