Death March and the Beach!

Santa Cruz Island
After hiking form 0-4000 ft in the rain and mud, we enjoy lunch outdoors, a swim in the hammocks, some impromptu soccer, then head to our hotel to clean up. afterwards we take a walking tour of the flamingo area, and another tortoise reserve before heading to the beach for some much needed wave action! Carlos models the latest in beach fashion
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Floreana Island

After a grueling 2 hour boat ride where some (mostly me) got violently ill from the constant pounding of the boat on the 12 ft waves, we land on firm ground.  We take a jeep ride up a long bouncy hill to the nature reserve where we then hike to see our first giant tortoises!  Amazing!  These gentle giants really do look prehistoric!


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Puerto Ayora, Santa Gruz Island, Galapagos

We flew to the islands, then took a ferry to santa Cruz.  we head to lunch, and them hike through a giant lava tunnel.  After checking into our hotel, we suit up for our first snorkeling where Christina get a suprise swim-by with a sea lion.  After snorkeling, we enjoy a yummy meal with amazing desserts.
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Day 3 - Quito to Octavalo, roses to guinea pigs

Check out the fun on Day 3 - We see roses, eat guinea pig and much more.. click on the title to see pictures.

Santa Cruz to Quito - Charles Darwin Center and Lonesome George

Leaving the Islands we first visit the Charles Darwin Center  on Santa Cruz to see Lonesome George and Diego.  Once in Quito, we stop for grocery shopping at the local chain and load up on comfort foods.
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Isabella Island - school visit and Lizards

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Happy 4th everyone! Celebrate our freedoms  and appreciate all that we have!

Getting My "Sea Legs"

Hello all!
I have to admit that it feels good being in one's own bed and seeing family, but I miss all of you. It is always great to reflect after a great program. Hope everyone is doing well AND hope to hear from you from time to time.

Happy 4th!
Molly