Bridget and I have passed the equator, TWICE, since last writing. We are now officially "Shellbacks." We just returned from our 7am adventure to Santa Ferdinanda - an island completely comprised of lava. It is filled with the Marine Iguana, a black iguana that blends in with the lava rock.
My dear Pollywogs, I will admit, that I was struck with sadness that you could not all be there to share this breath-taking moment. And, of course, I thought of my Carlos in particular - who would have loved the marine iguana, and all this wildlife that is extraordinary beyond our words (try Darwin for a full description).
We have made many friends as well. We dine in a fancy dining room 3 times a day, and share tables with interesting passengers. We feel very successful at this social enterprise and find ourselves laughing a lot.
We will be passing the equator a third time this evening at 5:30. Inspirato has coordinated a wine reception on the balcony for this moment. Wow! Snorkeling between now and then. We snorkled with a shark yesterday but more on that soon.
Abrazos mi familia!
“Oh and we snorkeled with a shark” as a side note. Yeah, I do that all the time. I just told David that you went swimming with sharks and he is insisting that you didn’t, he did.
ReplyDeleteI’m so jealous. How’s the food? This is a tough life you are living. I’m sorry you aren’t having a good time.
I'm just glad you didn't call us "slimy" pollywogs! I'll have you know, I've crossed the equator several times, though only by land and air. Does that count for anything, or must I venture by sea to become a Shellback?
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