SNORKELLING AT DAPHNE AND PINZON ISLANDS IN THE GALAPAGOS

I spent another super day out in the Pacific.  I went on a day trip from Puerto Ayora in a small boat to the islands of Daphne and Pinzon. We had a beach stop somewhere between the two islands.  We were the only ones on the beach and I never really did figure out where we were.

My companions were delightful company.  We were 9 in total plus the very excellent Park guide, Jamie and 2 crew.  Our gang of 9 included an Ecuadorian family from near Manta on the coast, the guide's girlfriend and two Aussies.

We skirted Daphne before parking and saw many birds and sea lions.  The snorkelling spots were varied.  We saw many types of fish, a couple of sharks, some rays and eels.

Boat travel was quite exciting as we saw a large number of frolicking dolphins.

Everyone had a seat on our cozy boat.  We all sat around the table for lunch.

NAZCA BOOBY PERCHED IN A CLIFF ON DAPHNE ISLAND

WE HAD THE BEACH ALL TO OURSELVES WHEREVER IT WAS

THERE WAS A STRANGE LOOKING EEL UNDER WATER

At one point the ocean was quite rough.  No one got sick and we made it through safely.