Before the coronavirus 19 turned everything upside down in the end of March, I was fortunate enough to squeeze in trips to three amazing places: the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, and scenic rivers in Florida. The Yucatan trip included visits to several fabulous Mayan archaeological sites and some pretty wonderful natural features. The Galapagos trip involved 10 days of getting up close and personal with the wildlife that the Galapagos islands are so famous for. In both places, I met wonderful fellow travelers, learned about other cultures, and was reminded about how little conversational Spanish I know! The Yucatan: The UNESCO World Heritage Mayan Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico Temple of the God of Wind, Tulum One of Many Cenotes in the Yucatan https://photos.app.goo.gl/9QtZgn3YJwmf6UQa7 The Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands were simply spectacular! The main draw is the exotic, "endemic" animals that liv