Hola! I am back on the mainland, after 8 fantastically fabulous days in the Galapagos islands. The Galapagos are unbelievable, it is the stuff that Disney movies can only dream of. I kept feeling like I was on Animal Planet.
My boat was small and we certainly felt the moving seas, but apart from one really rough night where most of us bonded over our sick bags, it wasn´t a big deal. And let me tell you, it was worth it! It´s hard to sum up everything, so just some highlights:
-snorkeling with huge, colorful, funny looking fishies, sharks, sea turtles, penguins, manta rays, crabs, etc.
-watching all of the birds, many of which would fly with our boat for hours. this of course includes the blue footed boobies...we even got to watch a mating ritual.
-playing with sea lions and fur seals! they are like the puppies of the galapagos, just so so so cute.
-incredible moonlit and starry skies from the top deck of the boat
-walks around the islands where we could get literally a meter or two from the animals. the animals are generally not scared of people, and thus, as long as you don´t scare them and you respect their space, you can get super close. amazing.
-lizards, hawks, iguanas, and other fun crawlies
I´m sure that i´m missing a ton, and I cant wait to show everyone pictures! I highly recommend this trip to anyone who can manage it, its just incredible.
Back in Quito, deciding where I want to head next. I´m thinking that it´s finally time for Colombia, and I may begin to head north as early as tomorrow! No reason to stick around the city, and i´m looking forward to getting another stamp in my passport asap.
I´ll keep everyone posted on my whereabouts!
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