This Was the Second Round of Pictures

February 24th 2023
Our morning started with a 3:30 pick up to take us to the airport. Not my favorite time of day, but even I was up and ready for this. After almost a year of planning and waiting, it was time to fly to the Galapagos Islands. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened, tray table stowed and your seat is in the full upright, most uncomfortable position because we are cleared for takeoff. Our fl ... read more

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Brendan Vermillion

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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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31st March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

"Not a vacation"
Who are you kidding? Vermillion crabs by the million greeting you...the band back together...where the Wild Ones are!

31st March 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Ok, so maybe it was a little bit of vacation
This was a full throttle adventure with little time for relaxing, drinking and reading. And that is just what I had hoped. Vermillion crabs by the millions. I'll be they would eat that snake hanging in your tree. The Wild Ones are coming in the next blog. I think that the Dancing One, Dangerous One, Lovely MJ, Denise and I should meet somewhere. Now that would be an adventure!

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