Sun - April 17, 2005Sunday, April 17, 2005 (Quito - Ecuador)The Galapagos Islands have become my new
favourite place. Turtle, rays and sleeping shark amongst the last few things we
get to see. Happy and sad at the same time. Disregarding the cost for our last
night of the trip - but I couldn't resist a bit of haggling
nevertheless.
Posted at 08:27 PM Read More Sat - April 16, 2005Saturday, April 16, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Yet another new colour for another new island.
Keeping track of our eating likes and dislikes. Problems with the underwater
camera equipment just when I needed it the most. Penguins at last! Bartering
photos for the bar bill.
Posted at 07:09 PM Read More Fri - April 15, 2005Friday, April 15, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Body clocks and morning bells. The effort to make
it to the top of the volcano was rewarded by spectacular views. Nothing ruins
the view more than several dozen offloading passengers from a large ship.
Captain has the final word. Another beach - another colour.
Posted at 06:29 PM Read More Thu - April 14, 2005Thursday, April 14, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Getting over the illness and on with the cruise.
Heading into the Santa Cruz highlands on trail of geological features and giant
Galapagos tortoises. Checking out the Charles Darwin Research Institute again
but this time with our own guide. Bugger the expense - it's rotisserie chicken
tonight and we're
not
going to bed hungry!
Posted at 02:12 PM Read More Wed - April 13, 2005Wednesday, April 13, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)How not to start the day. Missed out on all the
day's events due to a tummy bug rendering me inactive for the entire day. Rising
temperatures dictated a quick visit to the doctor. Being well looked after by
the crew.
Posted at 09:30 PM Read More Tue - April 12, 2005Tuesday, April 12, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Getting up this early should be illegal when
you're on holiday. A different island - a different set of sub-species. Timing
is everything when you want to see the good stuff. More blue-foots. Our first
foray into underwater Galapagos. Mingling with the wildlife.
Posted at 09:06 PM Read More Mon - April 11, 2005Monday, April 11, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Not many people can claim this reason for a
restless night. Remaining between the steaks is imperative! Strikingly blue
webbed feet. The evening's entertainment was in front of the
laptop.
Posted at 05:47 PM Read More Sun - April 10, 2005Sunday, April 10, 2005 (NEMO I - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)We hadn't even yet made it to our cruise when a
truly magnificent spectacle caught our eye. Making our acquaintances with the
NEMO I catamaran but not everything was the bed of roses we were expecting. Our
first trip to shore to see turtle nests and a whole host of other unique
wildlife.
Posted at 12:10 PM Read More Sat - April 9, 2005Saturday, April 9, 2005 (Puerto Ayora - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Having to chose between breakfast or more sleep.
No success in finding a private guide for the day. Picking up some souvenirs.
Another long evening in the pleasant company of some Canadians.
Posted at 12:29 AM Read More Fri - April 8, 2005Friday, April 8, 2005 (Puerto Ayora - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador)Making the last-minute flight to the Galapagos
Islands but we were considered too old to be students. Giddy with excitement at
another life's ambition now realised. Working my magic to secure a last-minute
cruise on a superior vessel but trusting my instincts was a good idea. Dinner
with new friends.
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