Street art in Puerto Ayora Or nature adventure continues in the Galapagos. After getting settled in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, we've enjoyed exploring the busy touristy town and seeing some more wild things. Dan and Josh went on a guided scuba diving trip to Gordon Rocks. They had a calm day and saw some amazing underwater wildlife on the drift dive. Shark sighting on the dive Dan scuba diving That same day, Raf and I took a guided snorkel tour to the Island of Santa Fe. Santa Fe...

Upon arrival on the island of San Cristobal in the Galapagos, we proceeded to complete the Ecuador check in procedures. First, the boat bottom was inspected by 2 free divers. Upon getting the 'bien' and thumbs up from them a small boat delivered another 11 people to board. The Agent's entourage included the Port Captain, a doctor, a national park official, narcotics officer, customs, immigration and several other people that we aren't sure what they were doing. They checked the engine...

Before leaving Las Perlas Panama we met more of the rally boats and their crew at the rendezvous dinner situated overlooking a bay full of rally boats.  The evening ended with a bonfire and fireworks.   The next day all the skippers met to review the plans for the course to the Galapagos.   Entering into Galapagos is tricky.   Not because of sailing but because of all the rules upon entry.  Part of our trip there will include organizing all of our things to make it easy for the 11 inspectors...