After 2 weeks of the backpacker lifestyle, I went to the Galapagos. It was a big decision - big money for a
backpacker budget, really. But so many people have told me I must go, and encouraged going for as long as possible. I met a few others at the hostel who were thinking about it as well and we decided just to go for it. And we went big - 8 day luxury catamaran trip. Amazing. Honestly, I just got back and it is a difficult adjustment. We had 3 gourmet meals a day and 2 snacks. They put little napkin jackets around our beer bottles. They made our beds every day and if you left your crap on them they folded it into neat little piles. Our days were filled with hikes on the islands, snorkeling, relaxing on the boat... rough, I know. The animals were amazing. So fearless and oblivious to us. You are really in their space. Truly a unique place in this world. Alas, now it´s back to loud crowded dorm rooms, unreliable hot water, bumpy bus rides and scrounging for food. I´m sure you all feel sorry for me.
6 comments:
This was a great post, Allison. I really enjoyed the sense of discovery and peace you experienced on the Islands. A break like that can make the contrast of the bus rides all the more pronounced.
Amazing pics! Can't wait to read about the rest! Have so much fun! Be safe! xo
A,
Love reading your blog!
I hope you were able to celebrate an amazing new chapter in our country! (I feel proud once again to be an AMERICAN!).
Be safe and have fun,
brad
Missed you at the ND - UW game in Seattle for our mini "not really Domers" reunion. Saw Nicknishes, Raymonds, Aslanians, Brinker and met some other Domers from class of 90. Heard that Sparky has a third on the way...who would have thought?!
Looks like the adventure is off to a perfect start. Am I jealous.
Imagine you saw the election results....big wins all around!
Miss you. - Jill
Allison,
Wow...quite a trip1 I am very jealous. Thank you for your email and this blog address. I am curious to hear more about your life - where you are since our last meeting (? skiing in VT??). Safe and happy travels.
Jonathan Brenner (jhjbrenner@hotmaill.com)
Hey Allison - these are great photos and what a great experience. I may have to plan that as a week long trip on it's own someday! I love the picture of tortoise in foreground and Big Al the photographer in the background. We miss U here in Seattle. Keep blogging!
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