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Ayama - GALAPAGOS PUERTO BAQUERIZO



Ayama sailed really well with the main and the genoa, flatter seas and southerly winds doing 6-8 knots in 8-12 knot winds. There have been some clouds so it hasn’t been scorching hot; all in all a very pleasant few days. Yesterday we saw a few pilot whales and a booby did a spectacular dive into the water just beside Ayama. They are truly amazing to watch as they suddenly turn, fold their wings and shoot into the water. Exody sailed past us so we took some good photos and hopefully they will have some of Ayama. Exody is a 39ft fibreglass yacht whereas Ayama is a 42ft steel yacht.
We sighted land and a large anchored cruise ship. Stefan didn’t want to come into the anchorage until dawn so we slowed down and motored once the wind died just before 3 am. We are now anchored next to Makena, a 62 ft catamaran and she has a small sea lion contentedly asleep on her stern steps. Apparently they like to climb all over the boats so no one is keen to launch their dinghy as they might finish up with sqatters.
We have just cleaned the deck etc, everything gets so slippery with the salt. Whilst having breakfast a sea lion floated past. We can see plenty on the beach and can’t wait to go swimming with them.

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