Galapagos!

18 months ago plans were made for a Bernauer family trip to the Galapagos
We were excited to dust off the passports & head out for more international adventure

What we discovered…..

Ecuador is on the ball
The biggest city (& gateway to the Galapagos) was far more refined than I expected

Nicer roads, more big box retailers & multi-national brands than expected

Recycling abound

And re-using too….bottle trash can

2L Bottle planters

Adventure travel is FAB
Aboard a National Geographic boat, there was loads of action

Zodiac rides

The kids got to learn how to drive one

Snorkeling

Beach time

Hikes

Riding bikes

And mules

(Q demonstrating old school sugar cane juice making)

And exhausting
With 6 am wake up calls & action all day, by 9:00pm the boat was like this….

And nap time became a necessary norm

(Zoe loved sharing a room with Nana & Gramps)

Gorgeous Galapagos
The scenery was amazing

Xavier is an animal whisperer
Has no problem with iguana proximity...

Attracted the sea lions….

Befriended the Blue Footed Boobies

Tormented Talked to the Tortoise

Animals show all

3 sets of giant tortoises were 'getting busy' during our visit.   

Lots of grunting & one male full on drooling on his mate's head

Giant turtles = giant poop…..as big as Logan's foot!

Zoe demonstrating

The week absolutely flew by - we were sad to say goodbye

Thanks N&G for the foresight that Galapagos would be so fab

Here's to family adventures!