Santa Cruz Island

Temperature of the water: 70 degrees Fahrenheit, air not so windy, skies overcast, the morning begins with Garua.

Sofia, our Hotel Manager, announces breakfast will take place on the teak deck. Our breakfast has everything you could ask for, plus lots of fresh Ecuadorian fruit. It is difficult to choose among the goodies…

Last night we had a great BBQ on deck, and we celebrated Sofia’s birthday. It is an Ecuadorian tradition to “bite” the cake, which she did thoroughly to our delight.

The Garua would scare some, but we know the day will be nice and clear. Today we will see giant tortoises in the wild…