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headed myself to the Galapagos in May 2015...anything you would have done different?? any tips ? I can't wait!

headed myself to the Galapagos in May 2015...anything you would have done different?? any tips ? I can't wait!

Rosewood jo, I love your picture of the Blue Footed Boobie.

The trip is very active. We spent three nights in Quito after the long flight to rest and sight see. If you have the time, I recommend a few days in this lovely town pre cruise.

We are amateur naturalists and avid birders. The guides were very informative but I found it helpful that I studied the wildlife I was particularly interested in so that when we actually saw flora/fauna it was truly a satisfying experience and did not have to rely on a guide to provide an explanation or identify what I was seeing. We went to bed early each night and woke up early to experience all the Galapagos had to offer.

I read many book, blogs, every posting and review on cruise critic,watched videos and spoke to friends who visited the Galapagos; this prepared me for both the good and the challenges we might encounter.

Enjoy your trip.

Thank you for the excellent detailed information which we are sure will help many people decide whether the SG is for them.

...anything you would have done different?? any tips ? I can't wait!

I would have packed less clothes. We went to Machu Picchu the week after and had to pack for cooler weather.

From the deck chair are on board Silver Galapagos. Great blog with lots of pictures. http://www.fromthedeckchair.com/2014/10/05/silver-galapagos-live-voyage-report-day-2/

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Thanks, 57. Lots of good memories!!

57 Varieties thank you for the extensive daily blog. I am looking forward to your next post. Any comments on the results of the recent dry dock? We loved our trip on the Silver Galapagos in August and was wondering about the face lift.

Sea trader insider has some info on the renovations of the Silver Galapagos

Thank you for the valuable information. We travel for destinations so this sounds like our kind of cruise,

57 varieties thank you for posting day three. It looks like a wonderful adventure. I will provide the link for others to view:

http://www.fromthedeckchair.com/2014/10/06/silver-galapagos-live-voyage-report-day-3/

It can be cut and pasted.