To toss them overboard or not?.... In the Galapagos

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February 27th 2023

Published: April 11th 2023

Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Ibn Battuta On the oft chance you missed our previous blog...here's the link. The Glorious Galápagos Islands Join us for part two of the Galapagos adventure. Life on a Galápagos cruise offers a great deal of variety. Most of our week was spent taking zodiacs to rather desserted islands for hiking or wandering while observi... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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12th April 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Magnificent Frigate Bird
Hard to call it anything else other than "Magnificent"...hope its mate also thought so!

12th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Magnificent Frigate Bird
He had puffed up extraordinarily and his mate seemed to be interested.

12th April 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Blue Footed Boobie
Love this guy also!

12th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Blue Footed Boobie
They are adorable when they walk, rather waddle. The colors are vibrant!

13th April 2023

Carolyn Taylor
non-member comment

love, love, love this
brought back so many memories of my grandson’s and my trip there a few years ago. The animals were incredible and, having grown up on the ocean but now living on the Mississippi, I loved every minute of being on the sea

13th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

love, love, love this
I'm glad we could bring back some pleasant memories for you. We love being on the water... it is my zen.

14th April 2023

Dennis Brennan
non-member comment

What an awesome opportunity
Ok, Many of your trips have been awesome to experience thru your blog, but this one really caught my fancy: except the kayak " adventure" , seems every time I have been in a kayak I have found them to be uncomfortable. Just bad for a bad back. Everything else was fascinating and I really enjoyed my " experience ". :)

14th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Awesome opportunity
Dave here....yes, it was grand! One more to come from the Galápagos and it should have more pics. The kayak thing was a bummer, but I'm willing to try it again. Cheers!

15th April 2023

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Pushy Photographers
One of our bucket list destinations. Friends went there just before Christmas and absolutely loved it. MJ did indeed show great restraint, please congratulate her - I'm not sure I would have given pushy photographer the same courtesy..... I'm a very keen photographer, but one of my pet hates is the pushy photographer who thinks it is only them trying to get good shots.

15th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Pushy Photographers
I decided the zodiac was not the place for the things I wanted to say. Tossing her overboard was considered for several minutes. LOL. Courtesy is the key. Thanks for commenting.

16th April 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Galapagos Cruising
Wonderful blog, beautiful photos. The sea-based tour sounds like it was a great choice for you, and I imagine all three of you enjoyed the food! So great that you got to see the frigate birds with their inflated chests! Well done also on the restraint shown to the rude woman, and for taking the moral high ground. There's always one who thinks their photos are more important than anyone else's. No doubt she made few friends on that trip. Great that there were so many nice people you were able to chat to and keep in touch with 😊

16th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Galapagos Cruising
As you know because you've been there the photos don't compare to reality. It was a lovely trip and are glad we went on the Isabella II. It was odd that people really seemed to enjoy the company of the rude woman. Maybe they had not been in a zodiac with her. Oh well. I'm over it. She's not worth my energy. There were amazing friendly people on the trip. Travelers are usually kind and friendly!

17th April 2023

Claudia
non-member comment

Those colors!
Creature colors looked amazing! What do you know about the name Frigate? D’s Navy days included cruising with Frigates (he was on a Destroyer) and I’m curious if there’s a word relationship.

18th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Those colors!
I don't know how the Frigate birds got their names. I'll have to do some research. They are beautiful.

20th April 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Boobies!
The blue footed boobies are just so cute! And all the birds, the little penguins, the other animals, how amazing to see! The trip just sounds so fabulous. Great restraint in not shoving the pushy seat stealer off the zodiac! Thanks for taking us along, your blog is great insight into visiting the Galapagos.

20th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Booblies!
Those blue footed ones are adorable! We did a lot of research on which islands we wanted to see and which boat we wanted to travel on. There are many to pick from. I did show restraint! Thanks for commenting.

24th April 2023

amanda davis
non-member comment

A place like no other!
Great detail and photos. I especially love your photos of the frigates! How cool! To seem them ballooned up! I liked your take on the towns a strange event after the remoteness of nature. I was there 20 years ago so it was probably less developed. The photo taking has gotten out of control. If someone needs photos so badly they should take a private tour. Life isn't about taking the photo for later, stop and experience!

26th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A place like no other!
The Galapagos was a wonderful trip. Any time you can see nature in action it is breathtaking. We love safari and our trip to Antarctica was amazing. I agree she needed a private tour but she'd rather take things into her own hands.

27th April 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

So do I
I also love the Blue Footed Boobies. Those feet are adorable. /Ake

28th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

So do I
Those blue footed boobies are adorable. Thanks for reading along and commenting. We enjoy hearing from you.

11th October 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Wildlife
Amazing wildlife photos. How annoying about that bolshy person but well done MJ for speaking up, you always have to get one person who spoils the experience for everyone else. Looks like you guys had a great time

11th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wildlife
Wild and wonderful Galapagos. So many arrest animals.... and no one got thrown overboard!

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