Author Archives: M. Timothy O'Keefe

About M. Timothy O'Keefe

I am a professional travel writer and photographer and the past president of the Society of American Travel Writers. If you're interested in Caribbean travel, visit my website http//:www.GuideToCaribbeanVacations.com

The Senator Cypress Tree, One of World’s Oldest Residents, Dies in Suspicious Fire

Tweet Probably a victim of foul play The Senator, one of the world’s oldest residents, died Monday, Jan. 16. A life-long resident of Longwood, FL, The Senator spent the final days of its 3,500 years as the main attraction at … Continue reading

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San Cristobal Island is Lindblad Endeavour’s Final Stop

Tweet A day of contrasts by Linda & Tim O’Keefe To the west of us, Isabela Island is one of the Galapagos’ youngest islands and among the first we visited. San Cristobal Island, on the other hand, is the eastern … Continue reading

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Galapagos Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands

Tweet Highlands fences must be high enough for tortoises to crawl under Photographing giant tortoises in the wild by Linda O’Keefe After our visit to the Los Gemelos craters, it’s back on the bus for what I hope is an … Continue reading

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Lindblad Endeavour Santa Cruz Highlands Tour

Tweet A triple header shore lunch Before we set out to find Galapagos tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands, the Lindblad Endeavour has an extended lunch break planned that is surprisingly varied. One stop I did not anticipate: a visit … Continue reading

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Lindblad Endeavour Cruise: Puerto Ayora Walking Tour

Tweet Your one & only Galapagos shopping stop The stop at Santa Cruz Island by the Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Endeavour is an unusually full, busy day. Following our tour of the Darwin Research Station and seeing Lonesome George and … Continue reading

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Lindblad Endeavour Takes Us To World’s Rarest Animal

Tweet         Well, would you be happy to be the last of your world? Poor old “Lonesome George” When Lindblad’s National Geographic Endeavour anchors off Santa Cruz Island, we go ashore for the entire day to spend much of our … Continue reading

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Lindblad Galapagos Endeavour Cruise Recipes

Tweet Galapagos cruise food I would swear that I took photos of some of these dishes but I can’t find them.  My bad! Shortly before the cruise, Linda found out she was allergic to wheat products and needed to be … Continue reading

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Lindblad National Geographic Endeavour Friday Menu Finale

Tweet Galapagos cruise food Tonight’s dessert menu features what many consider the best of the week: the chocolate decadence. You can enjoy the taste of it at home with a recipe from Lindblad’s National Geographic Endeavour.  Both meals today feature … Continue reading

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Lindblad Expeditions Dining, Lindblad Endeavour Galapagos Thursday Menus

Tweet   Galapagos cruise food There is no Lindblad National Geographic Endeavour lunch menu for the day spent on Santa Cruz Island. This is Galapagos tortoise day, with the morning exploring the Charles Darwin Research Foundation and the afternoon in … Continue reading

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Lindblad Galapagos Cruise, Endeavour Wednesday Menus

Tweet   Galapagos cruise food The lunch highlight today on the Lindblad’s National Geographic Endeavour is the traditional Spanish paella. In case you didn’t see the photo before, or want to be reminded how good this classic dish is: Paella … Continue reading

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