In October 2018 I've explored Peru by myself. After my arrival in Lima I took the bus for Paracas (Ica) and visited the Paracas National Reserve. It's a protected area for desert and marine ecosystems.
We started early around 9 o'clock.
There was a very good tour guide, she explained everything in English and in Spanish. She took me from my hostel (Hospedaje Mary) and brought us to the haven.
We went by boat to the Ballestas Islands. It was cool and a bit foggy, which are the best prepositions to see all the animals.
I've seen all the animals I wanted to see and much more. South American sea lions and fur seals, Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies and pelicans, Guanay shags, Inca terns and beautiful sea stars.
After this boat trip we've had a little break and then explored the Atacama Desert. There was a small nature museum, very interesting! I searched for the Paracas gecko. How sad I have never seen one.
At Playa Roja (red beach) my smartphone went out of energy and off course (!) I had forgotten my charger. But I've seen so many beautiful things!
Peru is absolutely worth a thousand visits!

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My sweet banana shakes! 😀
The whole breed of 2017, after their first winter rest.
Can you figure out who the cute girl of picture two is? 🤔😂

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In October 2018 I've explored Peru by myself. Of course I've also been at Machu Picchu 🙄 And I crawled up to the peak of the big mountain - somehow, but successful! 😅

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Male dubian roach after it's final molting. Another final happening in the background.

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Heimdall hatched in 2016.
One of the most beautiful leopard geckos I've ever bred! He started very tiny but grew up to an average size. 😀

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This is Lucky! ✌🍀
He hatched at friday the 13th may of 2016. He is some kind of special. He already showed a huge size at a very young age. The last picture shows him in the age of 5 months. It wasn't an easy decision to sell him, but I'm still in contact with the new holder. 😊

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My leopard gecko Berenike aims at nothing. The cricket strolls around just a few inches from her head. You must love her! ❤😂

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My leopard gecko Berenike.😄
This picture frames the whole leopard gecko hunting strategy. There is none.
They eat by accident! 😥

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Painting the clouds of my long-term project "Terrarium snake and monarch butterfly". Just added some yellow to the clouds which led to more harmony and brightness for the whole painting. Now I'm going to add some white again. Clouds are very complex but not difficult to paint. It's very relaxing and exactly what I need now. 🖼🎨😏 What about you? Are you painting as well?
Show me your work! 😀

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