Congratulations to Juan Luna Kelser, who correctly named the location of the photo we ran in our January issue As Juan said, "This is the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan with a partial view of the Calzada de los Muertos and the picture was taken from the plaza that is front of the pyramid of the Moon." Where Was This Photo Taken?
Send your guess for the name and location of this famous asian torii gate –(hint: when the tide comes in and submerges the base, the entire gate appears to float) – to Christina@xolaconsulting.com. The winner will receive a great piece of gear from Eagle Creek!
Photo contest photo by
Adam Vaught
808 Juniper Drive,
Sante Fe, NM 87501
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In wintry February we let our thoughts drift to some warm weather retreats. Imagine yourself on a new kind of adventure in the Bahamas or visiting Ecuador when you read about this month's chosen adventure travel entrepreneurs, Great Inagua Tours and Bike Hike Adventures.
A surprising little gem, Inagua is the southernmost island in the oft-visited Bahamas. We're told that the "last cruise ships here were the Nina, Pinta and the Santa Maria" - so if you want to get away from the crowds, this may be the place to visit. It's also home to the world's largest population of West Indian Flamingos and more than 140 other bird species, a protected sea turtle sanctuary, white-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and a fascinating solar salt production industry. Try calling Great Inagua Tours for an introduction - they have a range of customizable trips - classic island experiences tailored to take advantage of Inagua's rugged assets. Join them for a week of diving, snorkeling, fishing and birdwatching, exploring the island’s many secluded areas with a knowledgeable guide. You'll also learn about solar salt production and its unusual synergy with the wildlife that thrives from its presence.
Contact: www.theinaguas.com; email: Colin Ingraham: greatinaguatours@hotmail.com; tel: +242 464-7050
Trish Sare founded her company, Bike Hike Adventures, in 1994 "to bring together like-minded active people with a passion for cultural exploration and physically rewarding travel." Join her this year in Ecuador as she leads you on a journey from the Andes to the Amazon.
Ecuador’s rich history, forming as it did the northern part of the mythologically rich and formidable Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533, provides a lushly beautiful and magical backdrop for Trish’s adventure. Incas traditionally worshipped Pachamama, or Mother Earth, and this reverence still resonates through the culture today. Moving through the country on foot, horseback, mountain bike, raft, and innertube with Trish and her team, you'll no doubt come away with your own interpretations of Incan traditions and a newly awakened appreciation for Pachamama.
For more information see their website at www.bikehike.com or contact Trish and her team directly at info@bikehike.com or by calling (888) 805-0061.
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