CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS

October 20, 2013Isla Isabella, GalapagosWhile I’ve posted details on the 4 islands we visited, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabella, I wanted to add a general info page on the archipelago.  The rules and fees keep changing, so make s…

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Installing the new batteries.

Installation of these “heavy weight’s” was a chore!!!!But with the expert help of Arend Bosink, from Holland and his right hand man Cees de jonge, it was done in no time. But not without a lot of lifting, pulling, and hoisting!!We were all glad after t…

Arrival of the new batteries.

 Our new batteries have arrived from Holland but at 75kg each how to get them on the boat is a real chore!!!Not to worry, we have a crane on board.Johan operates the crane, and I guide them to the little boarding gate.    &nbsp…

Our last few days with Sister and Brotherinlaw

 Docked in the bay of “Savota” on the southern most end of the Island of Lefkas.Going for a walk around the bay.

Isla Isabella, Galapagos

October 19, 2013Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabella, Galapagos Archipelago (Ecuador)00°57.935S – 090°57.726WIf we had only 72 hours to cruise the Galapagos and only ONE anchorage to choose from, we would pick Isla Isabella.  Originally called Alberma…

Installing the new batteries.

Installation of these “heavy weight’s” was a chore!!!!But with the expert help of Arend Bonsink, from Holland and his right hand man Cees de jonge, it was done in no time. But not without a lot of lifting, pulling, and hoisting!!We were all glad after …

Arrival of the new batteries.

 Our new batteries have arrived from Holland but at 75kg each how to get them on the boat is a real chore!!!Not to worry, we have a crane on board.Johan operates the crane, and I guide them to the little boarding gate.    &nbsp…

Our last few days with Sister and Brotherinlaw

 Docked in the bay of “Savota” on the southern most end of the Island of Lefkas.Going for a walk around the bay.

Isla Isabella, Galapagos

October 19, 2013Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabella, Galapagos Archipelago (Ecuador)00°57.935S – 090°57.726WIf we had only 72 hours to cruise the Galapagos and only ONE anchorage to choose from, we would pick Isla Isabella.  Originally called Alberma…