The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

The sea of Galapagos is cold and comfortable

Pelicans and humans are friends

Swim with pelicans

Take the Zodiac boat to the ship

Me who enjoys poker with Americans

Fashionable towels for bed making

Captain and Kotetsu (wife)

Cabin

Transfer from the boat to the ship

Explorer-II

To the ship by boat

San Cristobal Airport

Take Tame Airlines to San Cristobal Island

It was grouped from the passengers around the world that I just met.

"Dolphin" This is our group land on the beach by boat.

The transparency of the seawater is not surprising,
but the seawater is cold and comfortable even
just below the equator.

Out of nowhere,
a pelican is flying and playing with the waves
like the same companion astonishingly to humans.

A service in which luggage is carried to
the cabin with a baggage voucher handed at the airport.

The 12-seater Zodiac boat will finally transfer to the ship.

The beginning of an eight-day journey to share the fate with "Explorer II".

There is no signal of departure and
the scenery of the harbor changes before you know it.

After the explanation on board,
head to Ocho Beach on the Island.

Anxiety and expectations are mixed about what kind of activity there is.

It seems that you are being tested
how much you understand English Intuition and courage will help.

The journeys of nature lovers are all positive and timeless.

60% American passengers 40% European there are few Asians.

Most of the activities on the Island are cruising.

Island adventures and snorkel schedules
are announced daily and will land on 10 Islands.

All explanations are selected from English,
Spanish, and German.

The entrance fee to the Islands is a whopping $ 100.
It seems to be expensive,
but I quickly understood that the maintenance of nature would cost more.

The popular "Explorer II"
is always full with 90 passengers.

There are two cruises, 3 nights and 4 nights,
but the destinations are all different. 　

It's a once in a lifetime experience.
Anyway, let's see everything.
I chose a week's cruising.

Take Tame Airlines to San Cristobal Island.
Tame Airlines, which I heard for the first time,
is active here in South America.

The 1 hour and, 30minute flight dreams
of the Islands just below the equator. 　
What kind of encounter is waiting for us? The mystery of nature.

The mystery of nature
Jet lag is blown away somewhere
Arrive at the longed-for island
Jet lag also blows away.
Although it is a narrow airport exit,
customs clearance procedures are also convenient.

It doesn't run away even if you point the camera at it,
and it doesn't move at all.

Even though the first pelican
I met is in its natural state I was surprised.

Forget the time and play on the beach
until the shadows are long.

If you take a break,
the time difference and the long journey will make you sick.
There is a boat good timing to come.

Explorer II