After one night in Quito we transferred to the airport for our flight to the Galapgos Islands. We had to leave most of our luggage behind at the hotel in Quito and we had transfered what we would need for our one week long cruise round the islands into one bag. At the airport we were given strict instructions what were were and were not allowed to take and told about the serious consequences of breaking the rules. Under no circumstances were we to take any fruit.

Formalities completed we transferred to our boat. Another luxury. I was a little concerned because of my history of sea sickness but for most of the time I was OK, and the small discomfort I did suffer was not enough to stop me enjoying the excursions to each of the islands we visited. 

Much more to come but for now a few stills extracted from our video