Homeward bound

The last time I was able to blog was after we had visited Machu Picchu, since then we have had no Wi Fi.  We are in transit for home now but before we leave the hotel I thought I would post just a few of the highlights.
A typical day once on board the boat:
7 am Breakfast
7.30  In the dinghy heading for our first excursion ashore to see the geology and wild life
11.00 Back on board for elevenses
11.30 Snorkelling or a dinghy safari
12.30 Two course cooked lunch
14.00  In the dinghy heading for our second excursion ashore or sailing to new location
16.30 Snorkelling or dinghy.
17.30 Back on board - showers, change lounge about
19.00 Two course cooked dinner and a talk from our guide about the day and what we will see the next day.!
21.00 Most of us were tucked up in our bunks by this time while we sailed to a new location!!

So as you can see we have not been idle.  The weather has been exceptional with only one day slightly over cast.  The rest of the trip was blue skies, sunshine and a beautiful sea breeze.

Galapagos Sea Lion and pup

Cachalote at sunset

Galapagos Pelican

Humbolt Penguins

Random Humans Feeding

Giant Tortoise

Galapagos Hawk

Sally Lightfoot Crab

Blue Footed Boobie

Marine Iguana

What is most amazing is the fearless innocence of the wild life, it is possible to stand right next to any of the land animals and birds, within touching dinstance so photographing them was made very easy.

We also snorkelled and swam with most of the sea mammals - sea lion, turtles, penguins, rays, and many many colourful fish.

Off to Quito Airport now for a long trip home and lots of in flight meals - surely the highlight of the dining experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See ya soon. xx