Galapagos Island by Pauline

Written by Pauline

Woodcliff Lakes, NJ

 

To describe the Galapagos Island in a single word, would be ... AWESOME!

 

We had a great time. Cruise (Celebrity Xpedition) was so well organized, all we

had to do was select what we wanted to do and go relax, eat, drink and be merry. Took great pictures, about 2000 in all, mostly by Stacey. The place is so peaceful and beautiful but the animals were simply incredible.

 

My best were the spectacular and colorful crabs. Blue footed boobies were incredible looking as were the sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, tortoises, frigates etc etc. One better and more beautiful than the other. Best for me was the snorkling--my first. Got to swim with the sea lions, sharks, variety of fishes, star fish, penquin and pelicans.  No words can describe the awesome sense of thrill and pleasure.

 

Most of the excursions I went on where intense except for 2 but you get to see all the animals regardless of the excursion levels. The amount of walking and the type of surface really defines the intensity. If you hike at all you will have no difficulty at all. You can get real close to the animals. A few finches even tried to land on my camera. It is such a great trip you must take it.

 

Food was quite good and surprise was the quality of the liquor. We all had a great time and highly recommend Celebrity. We went at a good time in terms of weather, water temp, calmness of seas, animals present. Best, best time might be late April to mid May per the naturalists.

 

Thanks for arranging. We'll send you a FEW pictures when we finish uploading.