Day 43: Out on the Ocean Blue (Galapagos Islands)

3/7/2017

Today was another snorkel tour and hike on the Sea Lion (the hotel's yacht.) We started out after breakfast with the typical bus ride up to the canal on the north end of the island where we met the boat. Then we went to X island for another snorkel tour. Today we swam for much longer and thankfully I didn't have any more mask problems! We were probably out for about two hours. The water was more murky today than yesterday and there weren't any sea lions to swim with. But overall it was still great! I saw parrot fish, bright blue fish, purple fish, a shark, these small cow looking fish that swam right at the surface, and a large looking fish that was maybe a trout?

After the snorkel we went back on the boat to get ready for the hike. We took the boat over to X island for the hike. On that tour I saw yellow Iguanas, more sea lions (and lots of cute baby pups!), gulls, and a Naka boobie. I also learned that the sea lions in galapagos are much smaller because it's so hot and humid. However they came from California where the current must have pulled them down. The island also had great views of the surrounding islands.

Back on the boat we ate lunch, then cruised back to Porta Ayora which was about two hours. On the way back we saw sea turtles, sharks, and rays that jumped out of the water!

Once back at Porta Ayora, my dad and I went into town once again. However, we got caught in a rain storm! But that's okay, we're used to the rain. Plus, it's the hot and rainy season here right now, and it has yet to rain since we arrived! Everyday has been beautiful so far. It's also been very dry this season so the islands really need the rain. My dad found the t shirt that he was looking for and we headed back to the hotel. Back at Finch Bay, I went for one last dip in the ocean and the pool, then relaxed until dinner. We have plans now to meet Linda, Jim, and Natalie for our last dinner in the Galapagos. Tomorrow we fly back to Quito for a few days before heading to Baños for the rest of the trip.

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