Crew and naturalists were excellent. I was proud of being a woman as Cindy did a great job as the team leader. She Fabian Patricio, Christina and all others were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions with ease and grace. One of the biggest thrills was snorkeling with a Ga. penguin, many sea lions and marine turtles, colorful fish, hammerhead sharks, stingrays, and seeing sand dollars and starfish, red crabs with graceful, flowing plants.

Going to Darwin Research Center was another highlight with my first view of the Giant Tortoises including the preserved Lonely George and learning his story.

There many baby tortoises for use in research at the Center. Read more