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A collection of more than 100 bonsai trees is hous

A collection of more than 100 bonsai trees is housed in and around this crazy bamboo pavilion at the Quito Botanical Gardens. Most visitors probably spend their time focusing on the trees, but ignoring the pavilion itself would, in my opinion, be a mistake. A bamboo structure like this doesn't come around every day! Beautiful, functional, and sustainable - a winning combination!

For more pictures of this awesome bamboo structure, visit larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #Quito #Ecuador

Walking through this cactus pavilion felt like wal

Walking through this cactus pavilion felt like walking on the surface of the sun. At the time, I was desperate to escape. Now, after weeks of sub-freezing temperatures at home, I'm desperate to go back.

Unfortunately, still frozen in place for the time being, but if you'd like to read about some hotter/more adventurous times, check out larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #Quito #Ecuador

There are over 4,000 identified species of orchids

There are over 4,000 identified species of orchids in Ecuador, and it has the most endemic orchid species (meaning they occur naturally ONLY in Ecuador) of any country – over 1,700! The orchid greenhouses at the Quito Botanical Gardens host more than 1,200 species!

For more orchids and other flower pictures check out the full Quito Botanical Gardens post on larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #Quito #Ecuador

[NEW POST] The Quito Botanical Gardens attempt to

[NEW POST] The Quito Botanical Gardens attempt to capture the incredible ecological diversity of Ecuador by displaying plants from the country's major ecosystems, including high-altitude wetland, cloud forest, high moorland, spiny scrubland, and tropical rainforest.
This particular greenhouse hosts part of the gardens' incredible collection of orchids!

For lots of pretty flower pictures, check out the full post on larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #Quito #Ecuador

This little poof is a baby blue-footed booby. "Blu

This little poof is a baby blue-footed booby. "Blue-footed booby?" you ask. "More like off-white-footed booby." The bright blue foot coloring doesn't come until birds reach maturity, and then it's a critical part of how birds choose mates. Based on foot color and brightness, a booby can quickly evaluate the health of a potential mate. Their mating rituals include a lot of stepping and foot flaunting, reflecting just how important this is to choosing the best partner.

For more blue-footed booby pictures, including some with VERY bright feet, check out the full Los Túneles post on larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #GalapagosIslands #Ecuador

Sea lions can be found lounging just about everywh

Sea lions can be found lounging just about everywhere in the Galapagos, especially on benches and in the middle of pathways. "Sure," they say. "Humans can live here, but whatever they build, we're going to make ourselves right at home in it."
Lying downhill on a wooden walkway doesn't seem like a particularly comfortable position, but this little pup's face would suggest otherwise.

For more pictures from around Isabela Island, visit larkonthemove.com! #linkinbio #larkonthemove #GalapagosIslands #Ecuador

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