First we toured in the Quito Area for 2 days
The group of us straddling the equator
A beautiful valley scene
We spent several hours at the Saturday market
Then on to the Galapagos
Sky Dancer, our home for 10 days
Our dive master, Santiago gives a dive briefing
All the diving was off inflatables like this one
The Islands were rugged
Darwin Island
Pretty dry in places
The Islands are all volcanic
Interesting critters on land
Red Footed Boobie
Blue Footed Boobie
Flamingo
Galapagos Hawk
Heron
Penguins (on the equator??)
Marine Iguanas
A male sporting mating colors
Lava Lizards are common
Turtle nests in the sand
The Sea life is truly incredible
Anemones (or are they cup coral)
Soft Coral
Eagle Rays
Galapagos Shark
Hammerheads in schools
Sharks of several kinds
Mary gets a manicure from cleaners
Lots of Morays
And Octopus here too
Sea Horses are big as well
Sea Lions abound
There were Green and Hawkbill turtles
Sometimes up close and personal