The Galapagos Islands Day 5 - May 24, 2017


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We were not alone at our mooring last night.

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It is easy to tell which kind of landing we will have this morning.

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It’s also easy to tell which is the crewmember’s foot.

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And what do we see first, two side facing boobys. Don’t they ever look at each other?

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A near perfect trapezoid in nature.

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Lava lizard in full color looking for love.

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Pretty as a picture.

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Hungry Lava Lizard

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On the hunt

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Chomp!

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This tastes good.

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Obviously this island was very good for Lava Lizards and after a while these little fellows really grow on you.

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More SLC’s.

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Sea monster

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Nap time.

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As good as it gets.

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A bird.

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Kayaking.

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Selfie by Linda. Now, how did she do that?

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Life is very good.

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Wet landing.

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Beach bum.

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They have no fear.

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Sacking out.

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American Oystercatcher. But there are no oysters in the islands.


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They certainly are colorful.

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You bite and I’ll swat you!

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Underwater fish photo courtesy of Linda.

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Bob having fun snorkeling.

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The sun was setting but it wasn’t quite the end of the day..

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Congratulations all around to Ken and Diane on their wedding anniversary.



Not your usual quiet anniversary celebration.

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