Water Sports in the Galapagos

So I think I left off with the cruise ending. We spent the next two days doing six dives. Sina was getting here certification and I was doing my first real dives since I was certified last year. We took the boat out with four other people the first day and did two dives at North Seymor and one at Mosquera. I used my air pretty quick at 25 m but was getting better by the third dive that day. We swam with white tipped sharks, galapagos sharks, moray eels, garden eels, sea lions, turtles; saw lots of fish and star fish. The currents are pretty strong but the water was really warm. The second day we went to Daphne first then again to Mosquera and North Seymor. We were really hoping to see hammerhead sharks, but unfortunately, it was not to be....saw similar things....feeling more comfortable too after the 6th dive which is good. At least I can check off another thing on my ´´bucket list´´- swimming with sharks! Spent the late afternoon at the Charles Darwin Centre learning about the giant turtles for which the islands are named.

Today we rented surf boards again and went out on our own to Tortuga Bay. It was great! The waves were faster in the morning which is better for us since we don´t have to paddle as hard to catch the wave. We were doing well with the long boards. I am about ready to try my hand at a short board I think, well maybe....next time in California dad, hope you found one on craig´s list....In the afternoon the waves were a lot bigger but you really have to catch them when they break or you will miss them. We didn´t last as long with the big ones because they really take a toll on you just trying to get back out to where they break. We were very good with the sunscreen breaks and I am happy to report that Sina and I will be leaving with nice tans! Tonight we ate at this great seafood place that is along a really cool street that just has kiosks. The street is closed off and all the tables are there. Really unique and the fish with coconut sauce was amazing! Anyways, tonight we say goodbye to the Galapagos as we make are way to Peru tomorrow.