Elizabeth Cove No foot to be set on land today at all.This morning we had a 'panga' ride through the mangrove swamps. Flying fish, frisky turtles, playful sea lions, very few birds (other Han flightless cormorants and penguins). Witnessed first hand the speed and power if penguin poo!

Had a deep water snorkelling experience. Utterly excellent. Swimming with turtles, penguins, rays and an abundance of fish. The single best bit was a terribly playful sea lion. Kept us entertained for more than 20 minutes, posing for photos- he just didn't get the need to slow down. The speed and acrobatics were phenomenal. In the afternoon went for a walk in an area on Isabella where some tortoises 'hang out' whilst they are still young. Not a single individu...

On the way to tomorrow's destination we spotted whales 'off the starboard bow' followed by a blue footed boobie diving feeding frenzie. Quite a sight to see! A challenge for those if us taking photos as he light faded fast

The 'youngest Island' we went for a coastal walk. Huge numbers of marine iguanas- haphazardly lying over each other. SLF crabs wandering over them lazily. Occasionally spiriting an elusive turtle shape in the water. Superb lunch again, off to Isabella Island this afternoon

Rough overnight journey. But beautiful white sand beach with solitary flamingo asleep in the lagoon, half convinced it was a plant. More snorkelling- lots of fish, a huge lobster. A swarm of SLF crabs, but no turtles. The captain 'whose English is minimal' convinces me we will see some tomorrow.