Our first stop is Post Office Bay - a place where a tradition continues of travellers taking letters / postcards with addresses near their home towns and then hand delivering them. I take several (to Harry's astonishment) - a few with addresses in Northern Virgina and one in New Jersey. We leave cards for several friends and family. I think this is such a fun idea! Harry goes snorkling and I go out in a glass bottomed boat. I see amazing starfish (only I learn they are now called sea stars), some interesting fish, and coral. On Floreana I walk on the beach when Harry goes snorkling. There is a 'family' of blue footed boobies - two young and two parents. The parents are taking turns going off to get fish. Watching them dive is interesting - they return with food to feed the babies. It really seems as though when one returns he/she push the other out. The sharing of child-rearing in the avian world! (How sophisticated!) Apparently this is an unusual 'family unit' - having the parents nuturing 2 healthy babies. There's also a young sea lion who waddles up and makes himself at home right by the towel and backpack of one of our fellow shipmates. I learn that their eyesight is not good - so maybe he has mistaken the backpack for his mother. The towel owner returns - but the sea lion stays . Very cute! We see rays in the surf and a lone pink flamingo. I love this stuff! Harry still seems to be having fun - though that word does not yet cross his lips.
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
3 weeks ago
Erin was patient, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable.
Karen Bukolt
3 weeks ago
Erin was responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and ran through a few different choices with us. She got us a fabulous price on a trip, and made everything easy to do. And QUICK!!
Tina
1 month ago
From the initial meeting and planning process with our trip planner Jess, through to the finalizing of our itinerary, trip details and questions, I was very impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, organization and attention to details. I would highly recommend Adventure Life to anyone looking to plan a unique travelling experience, knowing that the expertise and experience provided will result in a seamless trip of a lifetime.
Lynn Farquharson
1 month ago
Excellent suggestions I line with my desires on a Galapagos very last minute cruise.
Swift and professional guidance and assistance in booking the trip. Helped me realising a substantial saving.