Most Inspirational Moment
The penguin that stopped a couple of feet from me, looked me in the eye and scratched its head, before going on its way! Swimming with a large school of spotted eagle rays; and amidst a group of five penguins hunting small fish. The blue-footed boobies' courting display - absolutely charming.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, with the flexibility to change tack if something more interesting cropped up - e.g. postponing a walk to join the dolphin pod, or re-scheduling walks to gain early access, avoiding the crowds. Catered for the occasional differing desires of members of the group. All of the crew were very co-operative in this respect.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do take anti-seasickness pills with you, as the overnight crossings to some of the outer islands can be very choppy. Some of the cabins are very small, so take a minimum of luggage on the boat - you don't need much!Despite what some people might suggest, it is well worth taking a telephoto lens in addition to a standard zoom lens, allowing close-ups, as well as shots of birds in flight. Put your compact camera in a waterproof camera bag, for snorkelling photos and videos.
