Start the day with excursion to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island. A quiet dinghy ride through the mangroves. The motor will be turned off to allow close observation of marine turtles, white tipped reef sharks, yellow rays and other marine species. Return to the yacht for a farewell snack. Sail to Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for flight to Guayaquil.
In Guayaquil an afternoon excursion to see iguanas in city park – wow, no cages! Then on to Malecon (river walk). A revitalization project in the 1990s, turned it into a beautiful city with many tourist attractions. The two mile river walk along the Guayas River has become a favorite spot for locals and tourists to take a stroll and visit restaurants, art galleries, stores, and museums. Web links here:
Wiki - Guayaquil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayaquil
Lizards in Guayaquil
http://20in20travels.com/2012/06/08/lizards-in-guayaquil/
Photo 1. Last morning water adventure details.
Photo 2. We will miss our time on the water and the islands.
Photo 3. Two sea turtles “getting cozy” (-:
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