First day in Puerto Lopez

After a 1 hour nap we started the day with a traditional breakfast and a camera crew. The small fishing town of Puerto Lopez is very excited for us, the mayors wife is heading up the clinic and she has been talking about us on the radio and TV.  They will be following us around all week and documenting our trip on Channel 3

Our group spent the rest of the day on a boating adventure. We packed into a boat for an hour trip to Isla de la Plata also known as the poor mans Galápagos Islands. The island has many birds that inhabit Galápagos including the Blue Footed Boobies. A two hour hike had some of the best views I have ever seen. 

We spent the rest of the afternoon snorkeling in the deep blue water off the reef. We saw every fish in Finding Nemo, blow fish, trumpet fish, star fish, and more that are above my fish knowledge.  Jake got some great videos on his Go Pro but sadly we could not add them here.

Did get some close ups of sea turtles before we anchored our boat 

Still didn't get my exercise fix in, so a group of us went on a beach run, sprints, and soccer with locals.

I am still very confident that I am a terrible soccer player and need to practice before I travel again

After another great meal with the group we did some reflection and enjoyed the beautiful beach weather

One more day until our clinic begins....