It's been another glamorous day highlighted by an adventurous sea kayaking morning. The wonders of the Galapagos revolve around the isolated nature of these islands (13) and the endemic species which can only be found here: Giant sea tortoises, marine iguanas, Darwin's finches and more. The waters creates a barrier so that all species can be examined within a microcosm that we are currently part of ---and it is incredible.
The mornings continue to start early. We joined a group of 15 on a 6:45 am pre-breakfast nature walk. To be sure, in order to take this walk, you must first get in a zodiac and go approximately 1 mile to shore, disembark, clean and dry feet, and then walk. On the way there, at 6:48 or so, we came upon our second pod of dolphins. A glorious start to the morning!
We returned to a wonderful breakfast - eggs benedict for me. Almost immediately afterward, we ventured out to the bay for sea kayaking. Quite an affair, we got splashed, tossed, and turned, and laughed so hard I almost wet my pants! When you return from sea outings, you step on the boat and a crew member offers you a fresh juice (different every day). About 30 minutes later, we ventured out for the the third outing of the morning --- a tour in the glass bottom boat. Many sea species and for those who are interested, I can send you the list of fish spied.
Afternoon was more restful, and then we had a bbq on rooftop followed by a live music show (incredible) and with any luck, I can upload a video manana. For now, it is bedtime, and we need to rest because breakfast is at 6:45 am tomorrow and then we go to the Charles Darwin Research Center. I promise to update and love to all.
Wow. And how was the grand feast yesterday? Sounds like an incredible day. Happy thanksgiving!! We love you!
ReplyDeleteThis would be my favorite day yet! However, I'm concerned that they're going to run out of juices if they're truly making a new kind every day.
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