Galapagos Islands!

I´m sitting here in Quito, Ecuador and whilst writing this blog I´m still humbled by the experience of Galapagos Islands. The incredible animal world, the breathtaking scenery of the islands, the heat of the sun burning down on the equator, the shivering cold pacific water 1000km off the mainland, a bunch of inspiring people and of course the worldclass surf!

I arrived on Isla Baltra on the 3rd of January after a decent flight on an Aerogal Boing 757. My intention was to stay for one week, but since the airline only charges 10US dollars to change flights I changed my plans pretty soon and stayed for two. I spent three days on Isla Santa Cruz, sadly I have no pictures from this great place, I sencerely hope to get some footage off of my travelmates some day soon!

After catching some waves at Playa de los Alemanes, seeing the magnificent Tortuga Bay and jumping the cliffs of Las Grietas on Isla Santa Cruz I proceeded to Isla San Christobal. A peak through the binoculars revealed a proper set coming through at a point called Canon. It´s only accessable by passing through a Navy Base and in addition it´s a pretty fast wave. No wonder it´s called Canon...

The Surf Caballeros are on the hunt for waves.

Young Sea Lions having a discussion here. If one thing is sure on Galapagos, then it´s the fact that you´ll never be alone in the water! In addition to that noone´s afraid of you hence will have much respect.

Hey ther little fellow!

One thing I noticed about Sea Lions is that they are the indeed masters of lying around all day, doing absolutely nothing and having a grand time!

Getting close! Mama is giving me a little stare though...

This is my wave! Land Iguana and his sidekick the Crab are having a close eye on the crowd.

The view from our balcony. After a litte search we found the shittiest accomodation in all Puerto Baquerizo. It featured all our requirements: cheap rooms, a shower that looked like it could produce warm water (which it didn´t) and a balcony!

This is Mr. Timmi Fresh from Australia, with whom I had the the honor of spending my time on San Christobal! Always pushing the limits, be it in the waves or at the bars!

A little nightshot from the hot spot in town... our balcony!

You´ve guessed it, even in paradise people need gas to run their cars.

The electric sockets seem to come from China.

That´s the stance! Got to implement that into my surf repertoire!

Taking a walk around San Chirstobal. Associations with a Moonlandscape come to my mind.

Mr. Charles Darwin! His voyage on the HMS Beagle startet on December 27th 1831 and lasted for five years. He kept detailed notes and gathered specimens that lateron led to the therory of evolution and the publishing of ´The Origin of the Species´ in 1859!

Have I already mentioned that See Lions are the hardest chillers?

Big Saturday at Tongo Reef. A lot of  water moving, and Blas Rodriguez from Buenos Aires was ripping! I cought the biggest wave of the session right on my head, got battered, survived and smiled.

Catching a fun wave at Tongo Reef!

A little impression of a random Dude´s ride...

Best day of my life... again!!