Thursday 18th May 2017
Black Turtle Cove/ Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Up very early to visit the cove, located in a small mangrove
lagoon. It is a nursery site for many marine species and we saw sharks, spotted
eagle rays and sting rays, and sea turtle. We went off in two zodiacs, quietly
puttering around, and sometimes turning the engine off and paddling through
mangroves. Lots of birds – finches and
pelicans in particular. Very peaceful.
Unfortunately had to return to the Penguino Explorer, where we had
breakfast and then turfed out our bags. Disembarked at Canal de Itabaca, saying
our farewells to Gunna, Pete and Brenda who were flying out. Not a ‘tears and
snotters’ do this time – will see them all again soon!
Took taxi for $25 down to Puerto
Ayora and booked in to the Hotel Galapagos Suites. Best room to date –
clean, well-built, all facilities, massive king-size bed and Joseline the
host.
Walked the short distance down to Scuba Iguana and were fitted out
with 5-7mm full wet suits – lost about 2 lbs just trying it on in the changing
rooms! Sorted out our kit for diving
tomorrow, and collected our two suitcases which they had kindly looked after.
Unpacked our gear, then wandered back to the beach for a quick
swim. Exceedingly hot, so only stayed about an hour in the shade of a tree.
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