At the end of our trip to the Galapagos islands we spent a few nights in the Mindo Cloud Forest in Ecuador, a chance to sleep in a bed that was still (no longer on a boat) and what a difference in landscape, flora and fauna. From lava rocks and semi barren islands to lush semi tropical rainforest in the mountains, piratical frigate birds to flying jewels. Enchanting, and a fitting end to a wonderful trip.