After lunch we relocated up the coast of Isabela Island to Tagus Cove. I have no photos of this excursion, unfortunately, but hope to have some from Ashley soon. Our two couples split up, with Carolyn and I snorkeling along a rocky coast, and Mary and Ashley kayaking. Afterwards, Carolyn and Ashley took a strenuous but beautiful hike across a lava field to a beautiful cater, while Mary and I chilled aboard the ship.
My snorkeling was a beautiful show, even with a mask that continued to leak. As before, I swam among many schools of beautiful fish including some big puffers, but this time more non-fish wildlife showed up -- a new and exciting experience for me. First, I was buzzed by some neat Galapagos penguins, looking like they were flying fast underwater. I had just recovered from that when a big sea lion came right at me head on at high speed. It was real enough that I ducked, and he dove under me at the last minute. Scary. He swam very deep and came up again ahead of me, then came at me again with the same move. I then realized that he was just curious and was playing with me, but I suspect that my blood pressure spiked for a little while. Very neat.
Kayaking -- Mary and Ashley will comment
Hike to the crater -- Carolyn and Ashley will comment.
Photos coming soon!
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