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Penguin on the rocks, Bartolomé	Penguin under water, Bartolomé
Returned to the boat and sailed to Baltra to refuel. Had to leave the boat while it was refuelling and went to a windy beach. Watched boobies diving for fish. Returned to the boat and sailed to North Seymour. Walked through mangroves with lots of frigate nests. There were chicks at all stages and some adult males with inflated throat pouches. Also saw blue-footed boobies, some courting and others with very small chicks. It was getting dark by the time we got back to the boat. Sailed back to San Cristóbal during the night.	Penguin diving
Penguin attacking snorkeller	Thu 2nd: Left the Millennium and went by minibus into the 'highlands' to see the crater lake. There was low cloud so it was very misty and we only got occasional glimpses of the lake itself. Went to the airport and got the flight to Guayaquil. Taken by minibus to the Grand Hotel. Had our free cocktails in the bar then walked through the town. Saw the cathedral and iguana park, then walked along the waterfront. Returned to the hotel for a shower. Walked around the town looking for a restaurant, but couldn't find any so returned to the hotel. Had an excellent meal with live music from a trio of 2 guitars and castanets. They were superb. Fri 3rd: After breakfast said goodbye to Nick who is visiting a friend in the highlands.

Liam tries to pick up a penguin	Penguin on the rocks

Endemic green sea urchin, Bartolomé	Volcanic landscape, Bartolomé

View over Bartolomé	Crater on Bartolomé
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