Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

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Jumping to Conclusions …

Boys Misbehaving On The Subway Situations (and our subsequent reaction to them) are all a matter of how we perceive them. Quite frequently, we tend to make assumptions and draw conclusions based on little or no relevant information (i.e., jumping to conclusions). The following example comes from Stephen Coveys gave a great book “The Seven …

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Nails in the Fence

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A photography is usually looked at – seldom looked into ….

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Success is like … ice skating

It looks easy … until you enter the rink for the first time; The only way to learn is by doing it yourself; At first, you will fall often … but get back up; With practice and persistence you will gain control; With confidence, you will eventually glide gracefully; Even the experts will fall once …

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DIY Negativity Trap

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Which way to Go?

Life is full of decisions … big ones, small ones and some as big as your head. Which way will you go?

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New Quito International Airport – Starts Operating October 12, 2012

After 52 years of service, the current International Airport of Quito, Mariscal Sucre [IATA airport code: UIO], switches off its lights and closes permanently on October 11, 2012. The original airport was built in 1960 on 126 hectares of land, located in the north of Quito. Due to its location in the middle of a …

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Every once in a while … explore and try something new!

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Galapagos Islands Wildlife Highlight Location Map

A handy summary map of the top 15 highlight wildlife and their respective locations in the Galapagos Islands This is NOT a comprehensive map of all the wildlife in the Galapagos Islands … as there are just too many to try and squeeze into one map. Instead, I have focused on the more unique and/or …

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Life in a Nutshell …

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Jumping to Conclusions … Nails in the Fence A photography is usually looked at – seldom looked into …. Success is like … ice skating DIY Negativity Trap Which way to Go? New Quito International Airport – Starts Operating October 12, 2012 Every once in a while … explore and try something new! Galapagos Islands Wildlife Highlight Location Map Life in a Nutshell …

Apr
27
2012

Just create … it defines you.

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by Robin Slater

We can actually define ourselves based on what we create … the tangible and intangible …

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Apr
27
2012

Everyone likes to be accepted, included or approved …

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by Robin Slater

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Apr
26
2012

Ecuador: An Infographic Map

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by Robin Slater

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Apr
25
2012

What Time Do They Turn Off the Falls?

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TO LAUGH,
TRAVEL

by Robin Slater

While working in Niagara Falls (Ontario, Canada) I remember to this day a curious question by a tourist … “What time do they turn the Falls off at night?” asked the tourist. . To which I responded, “You mean … what time do they turn the lights off at the Falls?” . “No”, responded the …

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Apr
24
2012

A hug …

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by Robin Slater

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Apr
24
2012

If you believe everything you read …

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TO PONDER

by Robin Slater

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Apr
23
2012

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting the Galapagos Islands (part 1)

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GALAPAGOS,
TRAVEL

by Robin Slater

“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” ~ Euripides Unless you’ve “been there, done that” there is always a degree of uncertainty and mystery to any given travel destination. That’s probably some of the reasons why we travel … to discover. The Galapagos Islands are no exception. What follows are the first FIVE …

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Apr
20
2012