Ecuador and Galapagos Expedition Dispatch
October 14, 2017 – Magical Days Spent in Galapagos Islands
After our walk inland to see the giant tortoises on Monday at Santa Clara Island we got back on board the Petrel and that night the captain took off for Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where we awoke on Tuesday morning.
In the days to come we visited Bartholomew Island, Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island as well as Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer Cove. Each of the next days was relaxing yet stimulating with new wildlife wonders and new sights at every turn. We went snorkeling four times! We also did countless wet and dry landings to explore along the coasts.
The service on board the Petrel was excellent and the crew always made us feels welcomed when we got back on board
The photos below will show some of the beauty we experienced and the fun we had.
The Crew of the Petrel
Harry giving one of his evening briefings
Blue-footed Booby
Baby trying out the wings
Barb and Tim touring one of our dinghies.
Billy on Board
Chuck Enjoying Galapagos
We loved the hot tub on the Petrel
But the sun on the lower deck was even more popular
Peaceful walk along the beach
Pamela
Mark and Paula
Typical meal on board the Petrel
Harry explaining on one of our many walks
Enjoying the wonders along the shore
Young seal seems fascinated by the crabs
Exploring in our dinghy
Pinnacle Rock is one of the most famous landmarks in Galapagos
Gordon and Tina
Pamela was always working on photos
J.P. and Meryl
Tina driving the Petrel
Our crew was always smiling
"Captain Jack Sparrow"
Red-footed booby
Rob enjoying Galapagos
Rob and Susan enjoying a peaceful walk along the beach
Barb capturing the beauty on a dinghy ride along the shore
Stingrays
Elaine catching up on some reading on board the Petrel
The crew at our high point
End of another satisfying day in Galapagos
Back in Quito!