Ecuador

Francisco met us and we went to Hotel Hilton Colon Guaquyil which is very grand and near the airport. The resident doctor took us to his office downstairs and gave Liz a thorough examination. It is lumbar and sciatic so she has injections, pills and gel. Dr Julio. Amazing foyer and ift goes up 10 floors and is glass. Welcome drink and ate well at Cafe Colon - I told the waiter off for taking my creditcard away.
Friday 16th nurse did injection as I could not get the syringe correct and we left in good time to the airport. This time it was very straightforward with boarding passes. Wheelchair and front row seats! Left case and small case at hotel concierge. Good flight toSan Cristobal and great views as we landed. Bus to port then on pangas to La Pinta. After lunch drill and briefing which was very comprehensive and we were off again to land and take buses which are old and uncomfortable to see the giant tortoises. Basically we climbed up a hill to see baby tortoises and then down again. We did see 5 adults and a mocking bird but it all seemed rushed and little concession to the slower people. Glad I took the sticks. Back to captain's welcome drink and good dinner with Ramilles one of the naturalists (30 years experience) and Grace. It's nice to chat to new people as some of the Aussies are cliquey. Liz got doctor on board to do injections and she is so much better.