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Day 5 - November 12th (2018)
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November 2018
Machu Picchu
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San Cristobal was the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited in September 1835
We visited a Nature Center an array of local flora
The Center traces the history of the Islands
including the infamous lives of early settlers of Floreana
The drama of love, hate, mystery and murder
For more information on this check out the movie
"The Galapagos Affair Satan Came to Eden"

The islands in a waterfront fountain
Many boats anchored this morning
Remembering our time on the Archipell II

In this open area at the stern we stored
our "shore shoes," walking sticks and snorkeling gear

This kept the interior of the ship clean of dirt
and contaminents from shore excursions

From this deck we transferred on and off
the Zodiac rafts




A beautiful view from the bow when sailing
Why is this tortoise here?
We awoke each morning to his picture
We were the "Tortoise" Cabin
Creative towel folding by our cabin attendant
Ceviche
The dining room
Our chef demonstrating how to make ceviche
Our crew who took excellent care of us