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South America » Ecuador » Galápagos » San Cristóbal Island
February 25th 2023
Published: April 4th 2023
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These were the ominous words given in the nightly briefing regarding the choice between a Zodiac excursion along the shoreline or a hike at Punta Pitt on San Cristobal Island, which was described as challenging. The choice was simple in my mind. This is the only place in the Galapagos to see 3 kinds of boobies, and I wanted to see the red footed booby. Good, bad, or indifferent, I was going hiking... Read Full Entry



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Brendan Vermillion
bvchef
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Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info
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Not Scared of Us At AllNot Scared of Us At All
Not Scared of Us At All
Land Iguana HomeLand Iguana Home
Land Iguana Home
Wilson Wilson
Wilson
Mating Dance Mating Dance
Mating Dance
Blue footed boobies
More of the Mating DanceMore of the Mating Dance
More of the Mating Dance
More DancingMore Dancing
More Dancing
Land IguanaLand Iguana
Land Iguana
Our HikeOur Hike
Our Hike
Beautiful Red ShrubBeautiful Red Shrub
Beautiful Red Shrub
Isabella II Framed Nicely by the IslandIsabella II Framed Nicely by the Island
Isabella II Framed Nicely by the Island
Heading Back DownHeading Back Down
Heading Back Down
Snorkel PracticeSnorkel Practice
Snorkel Practice
Good Friends Always HelpGood Friends Always Help
Good Friends Always Help
Well, the Breathing Tube is in the WaterWell, the Breathing Tube is in the Water
Well, the Breathing Tube is in the Water
Not such a success, but still a nice picture
Galapagos IslandsGalapagos Islands
Galapagos Islands
More IslandsMore Islands
More Islands
Frigate OverheadFrigate Overhead
Frigate Overhead
Ceviche with Popcorn and PlantainCeviche with Popcorn and Plantain
Ceviche with Popcorn and Plantain
Babyback RibsBabyback Ribs
Babyback Ribs
Dingy RideDingy Ride
Dingy Ride
Sad Ocean LadySad Ocean Lady
Sad Ocean Lady



5th April 2023
Cerro Colorado Reserve

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Giant Tortoises
Nice pic of meeting a resident Giant Tortoise. Sounds like a great trip but your impending snorkle sounds ominous!
5th April 2023
Cerro Colorado Reserve

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Ominous, I like that
The resident Giant Tortoises were very welcoming. It was a great hike through their environment.
5th April 2023

John Camarena
non-member comment

What a great way to spend time . BV has a great way of showing and teaching and learning ,. The best chef i know. Thanks
the island are the best way to see nature at it best .Thanks
5th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Boobies aplenty!
Dave here.....no such thing as too many boobies!
5th April 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Boy Howdy
Isn't that a fact!
5th April 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A wish choice
We were happy to be on this trip with you. Travel Brenno squeezed every ounce of adventure there was to have and you became very good at snorkeling! Bravo. Time to move to Florida. LOL.
5th April 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Travel Brenno, Who Is He?
Yes, I was able to squeeze every ounce of adventure. Not sure where Travel Brenno lives while I am not traveling, but perhaps Florida may hold the answer.
5th April 2023
Wilson

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

3 Weeks
Precious
5th April 2023
Wilson

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Very
This little bird was so fluffy and content
5th April 2023
Red Footed Booby

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Bravo
Look at those red feet! Beautiful. Wildlife in the wild is the best.
5th April 2023
Red Footed Booby

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Very Red Feet
They were almost vermilion. Wildlife at home is absolutely the best.
30th April 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Choosing Wisely
It looks like you chose wisely to go to the Galapagos, Brendan! Such amazing experiences, such amazing wildlife. I'm similar with the snorkelling - I'm actually a big fan of swimming (in a swimming pool), but had to really pluck up the courage to go snorkelling in the Galapagos. I was so glad I did it, as I imagine you were too. I visited the same tortoise reserve as you on San Cristobal Island - lovely place, lovely animals! 😊
1st May 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Surprisingly, I was very wise
Yes, this trip was very wise. It was more than I had imagined, and I am glad I was open to trying new things. I love that you visited the same tortoise reserve.

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