Lobos es stupendo!

We waded through snoring sea lions and hopped onto a dinghy and sailed between fishing boats, luxury yachts and out to the Archipel 2.

We had a fab double cabin and they quickly got us into the routine which was basically, eat, walk, snorkel, eat, siesta, walk snorkel which suited us just fine!

We had lunch of sopa (soup), pork, veggies, rice, salad, fruit and juice all served by the ebullient "William" who would swagger through the cabin, showering smiles and largesse and then immediately dissapear when anyone wanted to order a drink!!

No sooner was lunch served and we were off to Lobos!

WoW! we JUST LOVED IT! We walked throug incredible volcanic scenery where Frigate birds puffed out ther red chests and Boobies danced on their bright blue feet. Little lizards warmed up on rocks stretching their necks to enjoy the heat. None of the wildlife took the blindest notice of us.

Snorkel time, my oh my! What an experience. We flipped off the boat (well everyone else did... I gingerly slipped over the edge but still managed to make a huge spash!) We were surrounded by inquisitive baby sea lions who delighted in swimming right up to us, peering into our faces and then doing gracefull backflips and somersaults before returning to play! What fun!

Back to Archipell 2, to be greeted by William with hot chocolate made from real chocolate from Ecuadorian cocos beans........yum... shower and then dinner.

Got to know a few of the people on board. Anna & Ben an English couple with a passion for travel, theatre and art......hope to meet up with them in England. Katy and Caroline from Oregan and New York, caught up with Katy a week later at Yachana a jungle venture where she had been volunteering!

Then it was time to head off once more in the dinghies to see San Cristobel by night!