Enjoying Galapagos Animals & Visiting Boaters

Today we went swimming with the seals, penguins, stingrays, fish, boobies, and pelicans.  Not sure if I mentioned it, but these islands are actually quite nice.  We are mainly doing just the free stuff around the harbor, but are thinking about going for some diving with the giant mantas, and the hammerheads.  They have things quite controlled/restricted around here.  Fortunately though they have allocated quite a few areas as free areas where you can go and do what you please without a guide.  But anything outside the harbor requires both a guide, and a local boat. The new port captain is being quite tough still, as he hasn't learned the fine art of taking bribes.  The penguins are about 14 inches long, and when you dive with them they are easily approached and you can reach out you hand and touch them. 

Pretty much all the family boats are here, and what a lovely group of people.  This is a group of 'non-broken' families, all with fantastic stories, and beautiful lives.  There is the Swedish fellow, Shell, who lost his hand when he was disposing of bombs that he had made when he was a youngster, and a treasure trove of other sailors, to brighten any conversation!

Until next time,
Courage