Floreana island
Hello, my name is Lucho and I am one of the naturalists on board of the Polaris this week. By the way, this is me in the picture, according to one of our young guests. I think it is a very realistic drawing (except that I actually have five fingers!). My duty on board is to guide people around these islands and help them to enjoy and learn from their visit to the max! This is not a difficult task at all considering how amazing these islands are and the sense of peace and friendliness that one feels in this special place.
This is my first week back after a vacation, and it is a very special week for me. I am sure I will remember this trip for a long time. Our new friends this week are from National Geographic Expeditions and they have booked the ship to take part in a journey that it is a privilege for me to share. It is a journey that incorporates both a love for nature and a love for learning. It is a trip that we also call a “Family Trip.” This week, once again, there are many proud parents and grandparents accompanied by their children. It is wonderful to watch the families share in the delight of these islands and to watch the kids become so actively involve in the search for an understanding of all that they see and experience.
The word “why?” is on every child’s lips. And their excitement brings a warmth to all of us—grandparents, parents, staff and crew. There is no doubt that these young people are truly interested in what they are looking at. I imagine that this must be one of the best feelings a parent could have.
I am not a father myself yet, but yesterday I felt what I guess I might feel if I do become a father. I was just about to get out of the water when somebody asked me to take their 8 year old son for a snorkel. He sat on the edge of the Zodiac and just let himself go. This boy, who initially did not feel very comfortable in the open water, wrapped his arm around me and trusted me with what I felt was the trust of a child to his father. It was a feeling that hit me hard and for the fifteen minutes that I was in the water with him, I was the happiest man alive. I enjoyed every minute of that experience. I think I can finally understand the looks of bliss on the faces of our guests when they share, as a family, the joy of experiencing the magic of Galapagos, the amazing close contact with the wildlife or a snorkel outing with swirling sea lions. I can confidently say that there is nothing that could compare to feelings like these!
Hello, my name is Lucho and I am one of the naturalists on board of the Polaris this week. By the way, this is me in the picture, according to one of our young guests. I think it is a very realistic drawing (except that I actually have five fingers!). My duty on board is to guide people around these islands and help them to enjoy and learn from their visit to the max! This is not a difficult task at all considering how amazing these islands are and the sense of peace and friendliness that one feels in this special place.
This is my first week back after a vacation, and it is a very special week for me. I am sure I will remember this trip for a long time. Our new friends this week are from National Geographic Expeditions and they have booked the ship to take part in a journey that it is a privilege for me to share. It is a journey that incorporates both a love for nature and a love for learning. It is a trip that we also call a “Family Trip.” This week, once again, there are many proud parents and grandparents accompanied by their children. It is wonderful to watch the families share in the delight of these islands and to watch the kids become so actively involve in the search for an understanding of all that they see and experience.
The word “why?” is on every child’s lips. And their excitement brings a warmth to all of us—grandparents, parents, staff and crew. There is no doubt that these young people are truly interested in what they are looking at. I imagine that this must be one of the best feelings a parent could have.
I am not a father myself yet, but yesterday I felt what I guess I might feel if I do become a father. I was just about to get out of the water when somebody asked me to take their 8 year old son for a snorkel. He sat on the edge of the Zodiac and just let himself go. This boy, who initially did not feel very comfortable in the open water, wrapped his arm around me and trusted me with what I felt was the trust of a child to his father. It was a feeling that hit me hard and for the fifteen minutes that I was in the water with him, I was the happiest man alive. I enjoyed every minute of that experience. I think I can finally understand the looks of bliss on the faces of our guests when they share, as a family, the joy of experiencing the magic of Galapagos, the amazing close contact with the wildlife or a snorkel outing with swirling sea lions. I can confidently say that there is nothing that could compare to feelings like these!
