Galapagos - Santa Cruz (Indefatigable)

Thank you!
Thanks for this Andrea, I imagine you'd also have an amazing time here - it's all about the outdoors and the wildlife ? I too considered a live-aboard, but the prices are astronomical, and I feel my enjoyment would greatly depend on my fellow ship-mates - I wouldn't want my enjoyment to depend on that. I believe you can visit four of the islands by public ferry. From the islands, you can do a number of day trips to other, otherwise unreachable islands. It's still a bit pricey here, but land-based is indeed much cheaper, and also better for me and my independent style of travelling.

Snorkeling
I booked my snorkeling trip over the Internet back in the UK. It seems to be about half that price if you book it when you're here, but I don't mind paying a bit more for peace of mind to know I have a place on a trip. Others I've spoken to have said you can see more snorkeling at nearby Isla Pinzon, than the day trip that I did, to Isla Bartolome. But I enjoyed mine as it also included amazing views of the famous Pinnacle Rock.

Galapagos
I understand what you mean, Bob, as I too am more of a man of faith than science. I do appreciate being here very much though, the wildlife is just so incredible. Their tame and placid nature is unlike anywhere else I've ever been to ? I would indeed recommend a visit if you're thinking about it.

Thank you!
The deep blue of the sea here was incredible ?

Giant Tortoise
Indeed, lol! I loved the giant tortoises!! ?

Galapagos!
Indeed, the Galapagos have been just amazing!! Thank you for following me on my journey ? Good to hear you're into the sea and scuba diving. The snorkeling has been a whole new experience for me - exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. I'm very glad I did it ?

Darwin
And indeed, very special to follow in Darwin's footsteps ?

Transport
And yes, it was great that the transport was waiting for me...!

Boobies
Wow! Since I wrote this blog I visited Isla Espanola, and also wrote about it in my most recent blog entry. There were Nazca Boobies, Blue-Footed Boobies and Albatrosses a-plenty. All very near too, for some amazing photos! I hope you also get to see these amazing birds at some point too ?