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After Thoughts

Posted on May 26, 2015 by debbie

Biodegradable Soap/Shampoo Bar In the Galapagos, it is requested that biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner are used. Even though the dive live-aboard boat supplied these, I wanted to take some with us for our land portion. We had carried a Tea … Continue reading →

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Chill Days in the Galapagos

Posted on May 20, 2015 by debbie

These last two day have been chill days. Yesterday, we checked out tour agents to see if we could dive a site called Kicker Rock near San Cristabal Island. No go. The few dive boats that were going out were … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Wildlife

Posted on May 15, 2015 by debbie

NB.  Again we have posted two posts in a single day so have a look below. Going to the Galapagos is like going on safari in Tanzania. We try not to set any expectations about what we are going to … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving Challenges in the Galapagos

Posted on May 14, 2015 by debbie

Scuba diving in the Galapagos is hard work. Every dive has its challenges, from surge to current to deep dives. Surge is when the water moves first one way and then the other. Sort of like rocking. We watch the … Continue reading →

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Darwin’s Arch

Posted on May 13, 2015 by debbie

Darwin’s Arch. The photographs of the arch are known across the world. It is also the location of all our dives today. It is renowned for its schools of hammerhead sharks. The divers on the boat are all excited about … Continue reading →

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Seeking Hammerheads

Posted on May 12, 2015 by debbie

Today we experience some of the toughest diving we have ever encountered. We dive a number of sites off Wolf Island. We hope to see hammerhead sharks. On one dive we back roll off the panga in calmer waters, descend … Continue reading →

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Bartolome Island, Galapagos

Posted on May 11, 2015 by debbie

We are posting 2 posts a day to catch up for when we were in the “no WIFI zone”. Check below for another new post. My sleep in is interrupted by a grinding noise, then a sloshing sound, and the … Continue reading →

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San Cristobal, Galapagos

Posted on May 10, 2015 by debbie

First dive. There is a reason why they call it a checkout dive. Nerves. Too much weight. More nerves. Short legs. Poor visibility. Then a sea lion! Cavorting. Twirling. Gliding. We have reached the Galapagos Sky moored in the harbour … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set…..and Here We GO!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debbie

An early wake up time made for a restless sleep. We are up before 5:30 showering, breakfasting and doing those last minute house items from the list. Locking windows, throwing out garbage, turning off taps. There is a certain amount … Continue reading →

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The Division of Labour of Trip Planning

Posted on April 13, 2015 by debbie

Murray and I have a natural division of labour when it comes to planning and preparing for a trip. I guess it follows from what our strengths are. Murray does most of the reading and gathering of information. He has … Continue reading →

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