It's been a fabulous trip so far. We've got a great group which always helps. Unfortunately, the internet connection on the ship cannot consistently handle photographs, so I haven't been able to attach the photos that I'd wanted to to the blog! I'll keep trying, but will at least let you know what's been going on, and you may have to wait for a photo entry - a big one - when I return.
Today we visited Champion and Floreana Islands. Champion is one not open to visitors, so we explored it by snorkeling around it. The sea lions were so playful, coming right up to us. They LOVE it when you dive down and we were constantly with one (or four or five) for most of the time in the water. From the surface we could see blue-footed boobies diving for fish in the distance. I wasn't one of the lucky ones to see that under water, but several did. What a thrill that would have been!
This afternoon, we went to Floreana, and pretty much spent the whole time at one lagoon. There were ~30 flamingos, several of which came very close...a photographer's dream. How I wish I could post the photos from this, because they are amazing. Like I said I'll keep trying!
Tomorrow we're off to the northwestern part of the archipelago, where lots of boats don't get to go, to Isabela and Fernandina. Yes, I've said it before, but tomorrow IS my favorite part of the trip.
