After breakfast we went to San Cristobal Island where there are many Red-Footed Boobies nesting high up in the rocky cliffs. Juan had assured us that we only needed to wear our water shoes for the easy hike. Since it was a wet landing, that is what I wore.
Shortly after we started walking up, it was very obvious that I should have worn my hiking boots. The trail consisted mainly of smooth large rocks. I slowly climbed up with the help of my walking sticks, but when I reached the top, Susan and I decided to stay there and wait for the group to go out and come back. They saw a lot of birds then we all made our way back down to the beach.
After lunch we went snorkeling on what was supposed to be the best snorkeling yet with hammerhead sharks and rays. As it turned out, the water was murky and rough. I saw nothing but a couple of small fish. Paul saw a sea turtle. Some of the others saw a shark and other sea life that Juan had said we would see. Afterward we visited the captain on the bridge.
Later instead of walking on a sandy beach, the group decided they would rather go visit the capital of the Galapagos on San Cristobal Island. We walked around for an hour but found nothing that we wanted to buy. It was fun looking at the town, though.
Ten minutes after we returned, we said good-bye to the Captain and crew. Juan had asked me to talk with Cha-Cha-Cha, so I did. I also talked with the peepers and gave them to Juan. The cook had made a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, mixed fruit, chocolate cake and merlot. Â We then went to our rooms and packed.
 Fran hiking up the trail
Red-Footed Boobie
Our captain
Captain Carol for 3 minutes 🙂