Isabela Island Day One

After another early morning security line and speed boat ride, 

our little group, along with other passengers, alighted on the rugged

shores of Isabela Island.

Santa Cruz Island

 

Tortoise island, Santa Cruz

here is a replica of Lonesome George.

But let's back up a minute..

San Cristobal Island

Fresh off the airplane.

At last landed on the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Ecuador.

600 nautical miles away from the mainland, sits a group of small islands,

born from long ago volcanic eruptions.

And, after twenty years of dreaming about it, I finally got there.

Quito, Ecuador

 

On either side of Galapagos excursion, I had some time

in Quito, Ecuador.

So, I booked two private tours to see more of the city and outside of the city.

Re-entry

 

Home after an amazing trip abroad and dropped into the fire.

It's been a busy month.

Added a little blue footed booby to my collection of mementos on my work desk.

housekeeping

Freshly home from my annual attempt to run away from my problems.

Quite successful this year.

Kayaks, Corn, and Me

Hanging in there. Barely.