Capturing the Moment

  What a grand finale'. Today was a packed day here in the Galapagos, exploring the southern island of Floreana Bay. This could have been a black and white photograph, if it wasn't for those bright blue feet! Our first stop was the famous Post Office Bay. Here you can find the most unique postal service in the world. There is no workers, no stamps, not even a wall or ceiling, just an old barrel and a honor system that has been working for centuries. Old whalers and buccaneers discovered that letter's left in an old barrel here in the bay, would eventually be picked up by sailors returning to Europe and hand delivered once back on shore. Fast forward to today, and now folks on expeditions, like the one I am on, leave addressed post cards in hopes that a future cruiser will find it and hand deliver it to its final address. A bunch of us wrote post cards to leave behind, and even more people took postcards that were addressed to places near their homes. It is a very unique pla...

  Blue-footed booby takes flight in the Galapagos. The sites, adventures, and wildlife have been stunning here during this six day cruise of the Galapagos Islands. I can't believe it is coming to our final day already. We are going out with a bang though, with a visit to the famous Post Office Bay, zodiac tours, kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking to accomplish. If you are looking for adventure, the Galapagos can be your cup of tea. The famous barrel post office box in the Galapagos. We all left post cards in the barrel, and we took a look at ones in the barrel to see if any were located back by our homes. Quite a few people took post cards to hand deliver to their recipients back in the states. Post Office Bay, nestled within the pristine archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, is a site teeming with historical significance and natural beauty. Located on Floreana Island, this bay holds a unique tradition that dates back to the 18th century when whalers and sailors established a makeshi...