Category: Travel

Galapagos : Santa Cruz & Rabida Islands

Today we had to get started even earlier than the day before. We grabbed breakfast and then headed out to Santa Cruz Island. We explored the Darwin Research Station and the town of Puerto Ayora. We got to see a bunch of tortoises throughout the park. On the walk through town there were a bunch of nice galleries and we watched fishermen cleaning their catches with pelicans and Sea Lions waiting for scraps. We made it back to the boat in time for lunch.

After a much needed nap we gathered all the gear again and headed to the red beaches of Rabida Island. We did a hike around the island. We followed it up with a snorkel. We saw a bunch of cool fish, including parrot, starfish and blowfish.

March 19, 2010
Galapagos : Espanola Island

It was an early wake up call. I headed outside to catch the sunrise but it was pretty cloudy. We ran downstairs to grab breakfast. Then gathered our stuff for a hike around Espanola Island. It was over cast for half the hike. We saw lots of Sea Lions, Iguanas, lizards and a verity of birds. By the end of the hike everyone was ready for a jump in the ocean. But it was back aboard ship for lunch and a break.

We again gathered our gear and headed out to Gardner Bay Breach for a walk on the beach, with all the sea lions, and then a snorkel in the ocean. It was rather hazy in the water, but we still saw some cool fish and even a stingray.

March 18, 2010
Galapagos : San Cristobal

We were picked up early from out hotel in Quito and headed to the airport. We flew from Quito to San Cristobal Island where we were to meet our boat. It was hot, humid and breezy, as we exited the airplane. Once we were transported to the harbor we were greeted with seals and a dinghy ride to the boat. On the way, there was a very nice left peeling off the point.

After lunch we gathered our things for our first adventure. We were motored over to Wizard Island. We walked the beaches and became acclimated to our first views of the wild life and pristine surroundings. After a long walk up and back down the coast, I went for a dip in the ocean. It was warm clear and perfect. There was a sand bottom and we had blue-footed boobies diving all around us. It was back to the boat for an all time sunset and dinner. What a first day!

March 17, 2010
Ecuador Day 2

It was another long day today, but instead of spending the time sitting in a plane we were out exploring Quito. Our guide, Oz, took us around the old part of the city and showed us different squares and churches.

After that we headed up into the mountains to have lunch. We ate at this really amazing restaurant that over looked a Caldara. We then headed to a museum to learn about some of the native culture and stand on the equator (and did some tests to prove it). Then it was back to the hotel for some much needed rest. It was an amazing day seeing the culture and the sites of Ecuador.

March 16, 2010
On the Road to Quito

It was an early morning to get to ORF in time for my flight. I went ORF-> ATL ->Quito. It was a rather long day of traveling with nothing too exciting happening. We arrivied in Quito at around 11:30 in the evening. All the bags arrive so we went to the hotel for some much needed rest.

March 15, 2010
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February 18, 2010
REAL BVI 2010 Video

REAL BVI 2010 from Real Watersports on Vimeo.

Check out some of the action from the REAL BVI 2010 trip to the British Virgin Islands. I took the entire video with a Go Pro Surf HD video camera. The camera was great to just keep in my pocket while I wasn’t shooting stills, so I could share some of the adventure with you. For the full REAL BVI 2010 Session Report #2, REAL BVI 2010 Session Report #1.

February 16, 2010
Cane Garden Surf Session

We were to spend the last full day on the island cleaning and packing up the boat. However to our delight a good swell was to hit so we changed all the plans. We took the truck over to Cane Garden for a surf. It was small when we got there, about waist high. By the end of the day it was a couple feet over head.

The crew had some amazing waves at this great spot. We met a couple really cool local rippers. They were taking some insane drops right next to the rocks. The barrel section was pretty tiny but some guys were getting in the slot.

I shot from the beach for a while then grabbed some waves, I headed back in to get the waterhousing and went back out for a long swim with the camera. Then I paddled out again with the crew for an amazing sunset session with head high right point break! A day to remember!

February 2, 2010
REAL BVI 2010 Day 9

Woke up early for a dawn patrol but there were no waves so we headed to the baths again. We arrived at the baths and we all did a few jumps from the top of the boat and swam around for a while. Jason, Sammy, Matt and I headed into the baths and climbed around on the gaint boulders for a while which was insane!

Then I took some more Standup photos. We grabbed a quick bit to eat and then headed to a bay to drop anchor and party for the last night! Our boat again held a thumping party to finish off an amazing trip in the British Virgin Islands

February 1, 2010