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Wow what an amazing few days in Galapagos, we sailed onboard Beluga for 8 days sailing to 6 different islands. The boat was lovely as were the crew and our fantastic guide Santiago. We snorkelled daily with sealions, eagle rays, turtles, and plenty of white tip and galapagos sharks. The wildlife is immense and due to their lack of preditors means they have no fear of humans. We walk amongst the iguanas and sealions on a daily basis, they rarely even notice us there. We were so lucky one evening to watch giant manta rays feeding just behind the boat. The following evening captain spotted orcas hunting so we jumped in the pangas and followed them. We were oh so close, one even turning over just in front of the panga. Truely awesome. To top it all the following evening we were joined by a skool of over 100 dolphins who swam with us for what seemed like ages. they chased the boat and jumped, clearly playing with us. After the cruise we stayed at Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz, a lovely quiet tranquil peace of heaven. Craig was lucky enough to see a hammerhead shark when he went diving. Unfortunately we have now left Galapagos. Craig has just flown home and I'm overnighting in Miami before I fly to Hawaii tomorrow. Will update from Waikiki in a few days. Missing England yet - err no! Adios Annie
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