We set up a snorkeling tour on Thursday; probably hit the farm on Friday, possibly heading out Saturday or Sunday. Lots of things pending, so we will see.
Brought in our propane tank to fill today. There are lots of issues. No propane in town according to rumors. Doesn't make perfect sense. Also it is hard to fill with an American adapter here. But we hope to get it figured out or resupplied this week.
There was a similar issue for the local businesses also. One of the boats was really looking to get some beer. March is the celebration of Carnival, in which people drink a lot of beer. The supply ships were coming once a week, not two. They were stopping at 3 other populated Galapagos Islands first, so the last of the supplies were brought here. The delivery is every Wednesday, and it came on the first of April, which was the tsunami warning. So it left and never unloaded. So many local restaurants/bars don't have beer. The stores have marked it up from $1 each to $3.50 each. It's interesting to see what the limitations are that they are dealing with and managing without. We have watched building supplies, a truck, a diesel tanker truck, etc. landing on a barge and the many cases of bottles going back as recycling. Prices are more expensive here and I can see why. At this point I can only imagine prices in the remote S. Pacific!!
April provisioning was great!! I just went into the front hull and pulled it all out in a matter of an hour or so and we were restocked. Was very refreshing after all that shopping at many stores for separate items, taxis, dragging it down the dock, dinghy, etc. This was much easier!! And our shelves look full. Think we are in good shape!
Shannon
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