This archipelago, cut by the equator, sports craggy mounds and rocky shallows – one could easily think you are at the end of the Earth. Wildlife incredibly abundant. Robert reeled in a mahi mahi and while fileting it on the aft deck a large hammerhead shark slid right up to the boat, very dramatic! Robert sent the carcass into the sea and the shark consumed it in one bite. As soon as we can get an internet signal we will post photos.

The anchorage here at Isabel is quaint, there are several ARC boats here that will be leaving in the next few days. We have yet to go ashore as we are waiting for the endless groups of officials who will board us, go through the lockers, food stores, bilges, cabins and check the hull. We have paid $1,500.00 just to check into the country. There are no banks here, so if you do not arrive with cash its off you go. We are very restricted in where we may go in the dinghy and any explorations of land.

As we set anchor last night a seal jumped aboard and sat on the scoops for a spell. Penguins, pelicans, manta rays, all kinds of fish surround us in this serene anchorage. Luckily, since it may take up to two days to clear in with all the officials.

All is well, Cheers from Breeze