TodayI took a boat and snorkel tour to Los Tuneles or tunnels which lies about 15 miles to the east of town. As always, the boat ride was thrilling as we surged through 6-10 foot swells. The best part was at the end when we had to exit where the waves were breaking. We bobbed up and down as the captain waited for an opening. Then he gunned the motor charging the waves until we made it to the more tranquil sea, relatively.
Los Tuneles is a lava flow that hardened on the outside and then created many tunnels as the inner molten lava receded or collapsed. White tipped sharks enjoy hanging out in them, and our guide would push and hold us down in the water to see them. Also lots of large sea turtles, manta rays, penguins and even a lone sea horse. On the rocks, I finally saw my first blue footed boobie! The male was doing his courtship dance, but the female flew off. Maybe because his feet weren’t blue enough, since the bluer the feet the more mature he is and more experienced he’ll be in catching fish for the young. Dating isn’t for the faint of heart out here!
Last night, a group of us went out to eat. Four countries represented – Switzerland, UK, Netherlands and USA. The guy from the UK had been on the island for 3 months and to pass the time he was doing a video survey of people asking the question, “Will we make it?” Well, that is a broad question with many interpretations and it started a very interesting discussion! What would you say?
In the morning I will the ferry to my final stop in the Galapagos, Santa Cruz. It is by far the more visited island with tour and trinket shops, lots of restaurants and 2 breweries! But also some nice beaches, a tortoise breeding center and the Charles Darwin research institute.
2 Wheeled Wanderer 