tunel del amor or: how not to take photos in a cave
• 15 comments •
The taxis in the Galápagos are unmarked, white, pick-up trucks. After finding one of the guys that drove one to give us ride, we took a 20 minute drive to some lava tunnels that we had read about in a guide book. Do not be fooled by the title, this was no tunnel of love.
We arrived at a woman's house, who thought that I was from Ecuador, and gave me a local discount, even after she realized that I wasn't. We followed her as she led us to the tunnels and gave us directions that we didn't understand because she didn't speak English and was speaking far too quickly for us to pick up any Spanish.
She pointed at some "stairs" (loose rocks) that we climbed down to get into the tunnel.
The tunnel is named after the entrance, which, allegedly, looks like a heart - it doesn't. (Well, maybe, if you squinted and were also drunk).
Please excuse the terrible quality of these photos. We were totally unprepared for everything that day. We didn't bring our headlamp, let alone any flashlights or our tripod which is why all the photos are terribly blurry. Also, we walked home in the rain, without an umbrella.
Thankfully, the lady there lent us some flashlights. It was a good thing she did too, because 20 minutes into our walk, the lights went out and we had to find out way back in complete darkness. At times we felt we were in a bad horror movie but mostly, we were just bored.
Although it was kind of neat to see what a perfect hole the lava made, it wasn't a particularly interesting activity to walk through the tunnel. Walking through a muddy, wet, cave, in the dark is not my idea of fun. Unless you're a lava tunnel enthusiast, we would recommend skipping this spot if you ever head to the Galápagos. - Mina
15 comments
I am always excited to see the new pictures you have to share on your blog! they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAlso..
I was wondering if you would like to participate in with my 'Love Story' on my blog. Basically you just tell me your 'love story, how you and your significant other have met, and things of that nature..' Pictures are also welcome. I will feature it on my upcomming 'All because two people fell in love' day.. and well I was hoping you would.. I would love to hear how you and alex met! {im one of your newer followers.. and I adore your blog! if you couldn't tell by the comments I am always leaving.. =) Have a nice day.
if you do choose to participate.. Just email me at MeOmy.socialbutterfly@yahoo.com
Thanks so much!
Very cool story and picture! I like that she gave you a discount even after she realized. :)
ReplyDeletexo
ps: i need more followers :)
Oh wow! How utterly beautiful, I think maybe I am a lava enthusiast, especially after seeing your images. Hmmm.....
ReplyDeleteHave a fab week xoxo
never gets old dudes.
ReplyDeleteI went to the Paris catacombs with the bf last week. Our pictures kind of look like yours ;-)
ReplyDeletethanks for the HOT tip! oh that was a terrible joke...
ReplyDeleteWow, you two are definitely brave to head into such a mysterious cave like that! I'm so claustrophobic, I definitely would have stayed out of there!
ReplyDeleteThe way you are keeping this blog while you travel is absolutely incredible. When you return home, you will have this beautiful journal of all the exciting places you went...I think that it is such a great idea and I love reading all of your posts! Happy travels!
I would agree... a creppy dark tunnel in the middle of nowhere, sounds about as fun as getting my teeth pulled ;o) But at least you guys gave it a shot.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures don't look bad at all...being to hard on yourselves!
ReplyDeleteSounds like quite an adventure, though! I'm too scared to enter caves like that!
ReplyDeletethis is REALLY cool!
ReplyDelete(and maybe the entrance looks like an anatomical heart? it's a stretch)
I'm always impressed to see what you guys find to do in each area. What books do you look at, and how do you decide what to do?
ReplyDeleteWow. What an experience! I don't really know if I could make it through the tunnels.... No desire to go there exactly. *giggles*
ReplyDeleteI think the 2 pictures of you turned out really nice. You look so beautiful. I'm pretty sure I always say that but IT's TRUE!!
ReplyDeleteit looks like you're having an amazing adventure! I've been your blog for a while now and it's so interesting!=)
ReplyDelete