Embarked

Conversation since arriving to the Islands at 9 am:

"This is the life,"
"Yes, it is."

We feel spoiled and all seems surreal, and yes, we are loving every moment.  The National Geographic Expedition II is lovely, 5 floors - views and sun deck on top; operations, library, gym on 4; lounge on 3; rooms on 2; and dining on 1.  We have a lovely room, big window, and cool metal water bottle from NG.

We had our first zodiac ride (the big rubber boats with motor that sit about 10-12), met several passengers, and will head to lunch shortly.  We will head to San Cristobal this afternoon for some beach time.  B is going to upload some photos and her voice shortly.

Ah, this is the life -- but we miss you all very, very much.  Abrazos and Love!

We feel the awe that Charles Darwin must have felt in 1835 surrounded by beauty, volcanic rock, and the clearest of waters filled with fish.