So, the start of my Galápagos adventure. Flight over was pretty painless, good opportunity to start to get to know the group. Another good mix of people of different nationalities, most either well travelled or still travelling. Got to the airport, basically, a huge hut on the island, and after waiting what seemed ages to get our luggage, crammed on a bus to be driven to a ferry, to take us to another bus. One thing I noticed immediately was the heat over he...

Welcome back! Lovely couple of days at home with the folks. Enough time to catch up with family and friends, upload photos, send insurance docs, replenish supplies (chargers mainly, I have my Canon back, bliss!!) and get stressed about work - tell me how that happens.....I was back for 3 days!!!! Anyway, onto more important things ........last continent for my adventures! Hold onto your hats, this is a long one!! Jane and I set off for Heathrow at 3.30am, we ...

Last couple of days has provided a good opportunity to see more of Capetown and reflect on my adventure (whilst walking along the seafront, I know, tough times!!). Took a bus tour on Thursday, great to see the city centre and places of interest like District six, The Castle of Good Hope, Camps Bay (where the rich and famous play) and the World Cup Stadium. Staying in another of the "Sweetest" guest houses, more luxury, which is lovely!! I am sharing the house ...

And now......the end is near......... Up at 3.30am, whhhhyyyyyyy?????? Ahhhh yes, because I decided it was a good idea jump into a cage to certain death, at the jaws, of well, Jaws!! Two and a half hours later, we arrived at the marina for breakfast and a briefing (which basically consisted of, keep all limbs inside the cage). The trip out to our anchor point was both exciting and scary, just kept thinking, in a minute, I'm going to see a GREAT WHITE SHARK! W...

Great nights sleep in my huge bed, followed by a lovely breakfast at a more than respectful hour, who could ask for more! Today it rained, ALOT! In fact I thought I was back in the UK! We still got lots done though and saw some great sights. Started off driving through Houts Bay, best know for its lobsters, and then continued along the coastline before veering off to Fish Hoek, best know for its fish, no surprises there then. Our destination was Seal island...