San Cristobal

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Landing on the Galapagos Islands for the first time is something that will stick in my memory forever. Maybe it was the tikihut airport, or maybe it was the sea lions lounging on a nearby beach, but something made this place very special. I was greeted by Nelly and her 4 energetic children, Roberto (16), Analia (14), Ivan (11), and Andre (8). It was evident that this town was very small, and it was reminding me of home very much! The Saltos family owns a small hostel, aswell as a fruit/vegetable/chicken farm. My days are spent in town at the hostel, and evenings at the farm. Whether it be manhunt, soccer, or dancing, the kids keep my on my toes 24/7. They always remind me how much Spanish I have yet to learn, and it is very humbling to be taking lessons from an 8 year old!

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Photos

Oso
("bear"in spanish

Javier
The man of the house

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sometimes its better not to ask

Comments

[imelda]

Just want you to know how much I'm enjoying your blog even though I often don't comment. Sounds like you're having a grand time..............I hope so! You will be a 'full-fledged' chicken farmer by the time you arrive home and that's good. luv ya lots, Imelda xoxoxo

[jay]

dad
my dad says to watch the catoons...that you might learn something from them

[Michael Lepinskie]

C.O. REPRESENT!!!

[Cherlyn]

Front door Veiw
Wow, that is quite the front door veiw! i wish stafford st and the legion were as beautiful as that. Im glad to see your enjoying yourself nora! ox

[Rhea]

Nice pictures!!!!!!!!!!!
First of all - the one titled "action shot"-- now who can tease you Nora!?! After all these years, I knew we had something in common! hehe. It sure looks like you are enjoying that hospital atmosphere. Just make sure those chickens don't have the mites.....