Isabela

Una isla hermosa y bien tranquila.
And only two hours away by boat from Puerto Ayora.








The view from my room. I worked one weekend in the bar and restaurant downstairs in exchange for food and room. I love the way things work down here.

Volunteering

I came originaly came to the Galapagos to volunteer for three months...these are the communities I gave free English lessons to.

This is a group in the highlands. They were very happy to get their certificates at the end, signed by the non-profit organization I was working with and my good friend the Mayor.


This is the Salasaca group I worked with. They are an indigenous group from the main land Ecuador. They were sent here by the government when no one wanted to live in the Galapagos. They speak Quichua as well as Spanish.
*Notice the cases of empty beer holding up the white board......

Loma Linda in the high lands

I helped paint this primary school back in April.


I also recruted several bored tourists/sailors to help.

Los Animales

Blue Footed Boobies




Frigata


Pinguino


Lobos del Mar (wolves of the sea AKA sea lions)




Marine Iguanas


last but not least, the Giant Galapagos Tortoise

Colegio Nacional Galapagos Escuela de Gastronomia

The culinary school within the public high school where I teach English







Pablo's Birthday. He's one of the organizers of the culinary project, as well as, a great chef, teacher and friend.
The Restaurant of the school opened to the public October 1st. It's a hit.

Bahia Tortuga

my favorite beach in the world