Today we had our second pre-arranged snorkeling tour - to Los TĂșneles. After having a typical breakfast at the hotel, we hung out until we were picked-up at the hotel for our 11am tour. The driver literally took us around the corner. đ There we met-up with eight other people - five Germans, one Ecuadorian, one Swiss, and three of us from the US - for our snorkeling trip.
Picture of the harbor on Isabela Island....
As we were heading to Los TĂșneles, we saw some mantra rays swimming about, but unfortunately were not able to get a picture. We also saw some Nazca (aka Masked) Boobie birds...........
We then arrived to Los TĂșneles, which is comprised of lava tubes and lava bridges - it was very cool.
Here is our group....
It was here that we had the opportunity to see the iconic Blue Footed Boobies....
These two are wooing one another. Apparently, Blue Footed Boobies are monogamous for one season only - then all bets are off and it's courting time again!
We then started the snorkeling portion of our tour - this time instead of jumping off the boat into the water, it was an easy push off the side.....
The water in Los TĂșneles was very clear at times and we saw lots of sea life, such as huge sea turtles....(note the size of the sea turtle compared to the people.....)....
.......some small sharks......
...a seahorse...
....and a variety of fish....
After snorkeling we had lunch of chicken and rice and headed back to town. After showering, etc.... we ended up having dinner at a restaurant on the water with two of the German women we met on the snorkel trip and chatted for quite a while about traveling - it was a lovely time.
This was our last full day in the Galapagos but the journey is not yet over.......
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