Comments on: Galapagos Adventure Highlights http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:31:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Corrina http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-60 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:19:01 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-60 I enjoyed your pics and your comments very much! It makes me that much more excited for my own journey to the Galapagos coming ever so quickly in just 2 weeks. Do you have any suggestions for my journey, things not to take or thing to make sure I have etc.? Thank you Corrina <strong>A good pair of shoes is at the top of the list. There were occasions on which rocks were slippery, or the path was rocky and I was so happy to have good shoes. I wore New Balance walker/hikers, but they have good soles and are very comfortable. The hiking in the islands is not strenuous in terms of distance or elevation (except once). In fact, it is barely hiking, more of a nature walk, really, but good shoes can make a good trip. There were a few wet landings in which Teva or similar sturdy sandals can also come in handy. Lots of film or memory for your camera. I showed up with only a 256 memory card and I was deleting constantly. I would check to see if your boat will have wet suits. I really don’t think it is feasible to snorkel for any period of time in that water without a wet suit. It’s a hassle to bring one along, but you’ll be glad you did if your boat does not have them. Seasickness medicine – be prepared just in case, although I think some of the boats carry their own. Lots of strong sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (although I’m sure you’ve already thought of this). </strong> I enjoyed your pics and your comments very much! It makes me that much more excited for my own journey to the Galapagos coming ever so quickly in just 2 weeks. Do you have any suggestions for my journey, things not to take or thing to make sure I have etc.?
Thank you
Corrina

A good pair of shoes is at the top of the list. There were occasions on which rocks were slippery, or the path was rocky and I was so happy to have good shoes. I wore New Balance walker/hikers, but they have good soles and are very comfortable. The hiking in the islands is not strenuous in terms of distance or elevation (except once). In fact, it is barely hiking, more of a nature walk, really, but good shoes can make a good trip. There were a few wet landings in which Teva or similar sturdy sandals can also come in handy.

Lots of film or memory for your camera. I showed up with only a 256 memory card and I was deleting constantly.

I would check to see if your boat will have wet suits. I really don’t think it is feasible to snorkel for any period of time in that water without a wet suit. It’s a hassle to bring one along, but you’ll be glad you did if your boat does not have them.

Seasickness medicine – be prepared just in case, although I think some of the boats carry their own.

Lots of strong sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (although I’m sure you’ve already thought of this).

]]> by: Kelly Russell http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-43 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:41:18 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-43 Wow. Say it backwards...wow. Thanks for the spectacular description of this most special place. Wow. Say it backwards…wow. Thanks for the spectacular description of this most special place.

]]> by: sevine http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-41 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:43:46 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-41 FANTASTIC! But Eric wants to see more pictures of turtles (or tortoises). FANTASTIC! But Eric wants to see more pictures of turtles (or tortoises).

]]> by: Donnie http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-40 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:34:47 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-40 Okay, you're having way too much fun. I've always wanted to go to the Galapagos, and my sister is going at Christmas, but for now I'll have to rely on your excellent photos and words. Bon voyage. Okay, you’re having way too much fun. I’ve always wanted to go to the Galapagos, and my sister is going at Christmas, but for now I’ll have to rely on your excellent photos and words. Bon voyage.

]]> by: 2020 Hindsight » Galapagos travel adventures http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-39 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:25:06 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-39 [...] My friend Lilli has been traveling in Ecuador this month&#8212;and blogging it. She just posted about a trip to the Galapagos. [...] […] My friend Lilli has been traveling in Ecuador this month—and blogging it. She just posted about a trip to the Galapagos. […]

]]> by: Susan Kitchens http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-38 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:20:11 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-38 If Dr. Seuss had been to the Galapagos: One foot, two foot red foot, blue foot! (at least that's what Doc M said when we looked at your Boobie pix. Fabulous images and narrative) If Dr. Seuss had been to the Galapagos:

One foot, two foot
red foot, blue foot!

(at least that’s what Doc M said when we looked at your Boobie pix. Fabulous images and narrative)

]]> by: Christine Sullivan http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-37 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:40:49 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-37 Thank you for taking the time to share your incredible journey. I look forward to hearing more. Thank you for taking the time to share your incredible journey. I look forward to hearing more.

]]> by: Marie http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-36 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:33:18 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-36 Hey Lilli, I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading about your travel adventures. When I see your e-mail in my in-box, I run to the kitchen to get my morning cup of coffee, put everthing else aside and settle down in my chair for a mini mental retreat. It's been a few years since I've taken an extended vacation, let alone gone anywhere worth writing about. You're inspiring me. I may just start planning a trip of my own. Enjoy the rest of your trip! :) Hey Lilli,

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy reading about your travel adventures. When I see your e-mail in my in-box, I run to the kitchen to get my morning cup of coffee, put everthing else aside and settle down in my chair for a mini mental retreat.

It’s been a few years since I’ve taken an extended vacation, let alone gone anywhere worth writing about. You’re inspiring me. I may just start planning a trip of my own.

Enjoy the rest of your trip! :)

]]> by: father http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-35 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:38:22 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-35 thanks for sharing your experiences. I am sure you are getting plenty of material for another book. Have a safe journey home. Love you. DAD thanks for sharing your experiences. I am sure you are getting plenty of material for another book. Have a safe journey home. Love you. DAD

]]> by: Madley http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-34 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:11:42 +0000 http://www.lillicloud.com/blog/2006/06/20/galapagos-adventure-highlights/#comment-34 Hi Lilli, Catheryn from Terrie's class gave me your blog address -- thank you for all the beautiful travel photos and insightful commentary. I've never even wanted to go the Galapagos before but you've definitely changed my mind about that! Hi Lilli,

Catheryn from Terrie’s class gave me your blog address — thank you for all the beautiful travel photos and insightful commentary. I’ve never even wanted to go the Galapagos before but you’ve definitely changed my mind about that!

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