Makara of Exe - Makara of Exe

So here we are in the Galapagos Archipelago. Warm seas and a warm welcome from the local population both aquatic and land based. The Sea Lions have been amusing us all day and all evening in there attempts to join the crews of many of the fleet on deck for sundowner drinks. The boat protection systems being more and more sophisticated daily.

The wildlife is absolutely amazing with marine iguanas, turtles, tortoises, sharks, rays, boobies (both red and blue foot)and a wonderful array of fish and birds. Darwin must have been overwhelmed when he set foot on these shores back in the mid 1800's.

The crew have managed to stay on the passage from Las Perlas with a celebration as we passed over the equator into the southern hemisphere toasted with a glass of champagne or two, or maybe three! The cuisine on board has been deserving of a Michelin star.

Crew change on Tuesday with five of us flying back to the UK after a very enjoyable and well organized passage. Well done to the World Arc team for great planning.

Signing off PvR.