Off we went down the coast to Puerto Lopez by the public bus. It is pretty comfortable depending if you get a new or old bus.
We stayed at Hostería Itapoa which was one of the few that had a breakfast included.
...and bug nets, although the only one that is getting bit is Hayes. He decided to sleep like this.
I was very comforted that we could lock our door to our room....
The first day we went on a tour to Isla de las Platas - or Poor Man's Gallapagos. I knew we went with the right tour company as soon as they handed out the life vests. Wahoo!!
On the way to the island we had the fortune of having 2 humpback whales swim next to us for awhile.
Then we were at the island and ready to take a sender (trail) around to look at the wildlife.
The first of which met us at the boat - Marine tortugas.
Then my favorite!! Blue Boobies! They were everywhere! We were tripping over them.
What a great color for their feet! Different colored blue depended on their maturity.
...and more Fragates warbeling for their mate.
It was a beautiful island...just a taste of what the Gallapagos must look like.
We then ended the day with a snorkel on the other side of the island. Cassi was the only one in the group to see a Manta Ray. She has decided she wants to do what Uncle Bruce does - take pictures of undersea creatures. Diving certificate first.
It was a very fun filled day that left us wanting more.
