Royal Palm Galapagos

... as we climbed higher in elevation, the rain became more intense causing our driver to concentrate carefully as he made our way toward the Royal Palm Hotel.  Our hotel was nestled at the top of the island.  It was isolated and as quietly  ...

This incredible place leaves you awestruck. No where else in the world do you feel so connected to Mother Nature. An amazing journey to unspoiled ...

... , we thoroughly enjoyed making chocolate starting with picking the Cocoa fruit to dipping fruit into our chocolate fondue.  Also making rings from Royal Palm nuts.  One day we paid an outrageous sum of money for a days outing to Mindo, the bird ...

... with palm trees and a pristine reef for snorkelling. Snorkelling was excellent but not quite the same as snorkelling with seals in the Galapagos. We really enjoyed our stay on Roatan and could easily have stayed a few days more. Onto the ferry to La ...

... opted for the ferry to Manly, one of Sydney's beaches. [Andy: Hard to justify visiting a zoo in between an African safari and a Galapagos cruise.] As we left the pylon, we discussed whether we should rush/run to get on the 1:30 boat, or take a leisurely ...