Officials Time Out
22 April 2014 | Islas Galapagos - Temporary Digression
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Ref. yesterday, churlish it is, as uncharitable port captain requires more pristine tushy. Not terribly fussed as there were heavy barnacles under keel and a little soft growth. Appreciate recent vigor in attempting to return Islands closer to unspoiled past, but, after all, we had been there 6 days and barnacles are everywhere. Should have seen the mess before La Cruz effort. Turns out, due orientation of various islands, a return trip of 110 NM is required. Bollocks! At least, so far, sea is glassy smooth so boat won't squirm so much as we change her nappy.
On brighter side, agent states no loss of time here as we will have 15 days after return and no seals besmirched transom steps or deck last night, although a few sloshed around stern looking for a chink (notwithstanding Hylas are built in Taiwan, shame on you Cal for assuming ethnic slur).
Given current state of affairs, project Friday ferry to Santa Cruz as location of Darwin Research Center and base for exploring other islands. Isla Isabela has penguins... on the equator. Is that cool or what? Diving spectacular Kicker Rock, alleged locale of excellent fauna such as Galapagos, hammerhead and whale sharks, will wait until return.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it." - W. C. Fields
Jack