“Did you ever hear of a post office in a barrel?” Poza Baltazar is near a very special spot. It’s on Floreana Island. This island is one of the earliest to be inhabited in the Galapagos. It boasts a unique postal system. It’s called Post Office Bay. In the 19th century, whalers placed a wooden barrel there. It served as an unofficial post office. Whalers would leave letters addressed to their families. They hoped passing ships would pick them up and deliver them. This tradition continues to this day. Visitors can leave postcards in the barrel. Other travelers can pick them up and hand-deliver them. It’s a charming reminder of the island’s seafaring past. Poza Baltazar sits within this historic setting. It’s a testament to the unique charm of the Galapagos.
Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia – La Cascada
“Cascada?” a young boy whispered, tugging at his mother’s sleeve as they approached the Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia – La