Day 3: San Cristobal, Galapagos
San Cristobal is one of the oldest islands of the Galapagos.
I don't have a great internet connection here so I can't post pictures.
We did an easy hike in the park today. The forests here are dry forests since Galapagos gets very little rain. The contrast from the lush cloud forests of the Andes is amazing. There are so many species of plants, birds and animals that exist only here in Galapagos.
After hiking, we went snorkeling in Darwin Bay. Darwin Bay is where the Beagle first landed. There's a huge statue of Darwin there. The water was a bit chilly. I'm going to rent a wet suit for today's water activities. Also, I still can't figure out how to breath through my mouth so I'm going to forgo the snorkeling gear and just use my regular swimming goggles. Next summer's project: learn how to snorkel without freaking out.
Food update: The people of Ecuador take their soup very seriously. Each meal begins with a bowl and I've not met a bowl that I haven't liked. We've had potato, tomato, squash, quinoa and chicken. They also have amazing ceviche. I had shrimp and octopus ceviche yesterday.
San Cristobal is one of the oldest islands of the Galapagos.
I don't have a great internet connection here so I can't post pictures.
We did an easy hike in the park today. The forests here are dry forests since Galapagos gets very little rain. The contrast from the lush cloud forests of the Andes is amazing. There are so many species of plants, birds and animals that exist only here in Galapagos.
After hiking, we went snorkeling in Darwin Bay. Darwin Bay is where the Beagle first landed. There's a huge statue of Darwin there. The water was a bit chilly. I'm going to rent a wet suit for today's water activities. Also, I still can't figure out how to breath through my mouth so I'm going to forgo the snorkeling gear and just use my regular swimming goggles. Next summer's project: learn how to snorkel without freaking out.
Food update: The people of Ecuador take their soup very seriously. Each meal begins with a bowl and I've not met a bowl that I haven't liked. We've had potato, tomato, squash, quinoa and chicken. They also have amazing ceviche. I had shrimp and octopus ceviche yesterday.
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