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59 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

sorry. I didn’t read your post correctly in the rush to answer it before we took off from ORD. I only realized my error when I read Rebecca’s post. 
 

The most accurate answer to your question is this screenshot of our charter flight schedule information which included actual performance:

 

 

Thanks to both of you for the clarification.   

Hi.  Just to clarify - you got to Quito (UIO) at 1:31pm?

Thanks. 

Hi.  Do you know what time the Avianca flight gets to Quito from the Galapagos at the end of the trip?  Trying to figure out timing, and possible activities.  
Thanks. 

Again, great information from @mahdnc and @prmssk.  Thanks!  I am not a great photographer, and have a tendency to drop anything I am carrying (including my phone!), so I purchased an Olympus Tough TG-7 waterproof camera for the trip.  I hope to get some decent photos, but we will see!

So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, @mahdnc.  

Agree that your posts, as well as posts from prmssk, have been extremely helpful.  

3 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

 

I had the same questions as you.  I packed Keen hybrid shoes, a light hiking shoe, water shoes, and boat shoes to wear onboard.  They all worked fairly well for their intended purpose.  I found the water shoes to be more useful than I expected and the Keens not quite as useful although I am glad I brought them.  To me, when I look at your list, the Tevas and waterproof sneakers are something that I would not bring.  In the end, it's a personal decision made without a lot of experience for those of us that have not been there before!

 

I noticed that the naturalists tended to go barefoot a lot unless the ground was rocky.

 

 

This is extremely helpful.  Thanks!!

I’m still struggling with what footwear to bring for our trip this coming week.  I’ve set out closed toe hybrid shoes (Keen Newports), Tevas, Altra waterproof sneakers, Keen hiking shoes, and loafers for traveling.  I won’t have room for clothing if I bring all these shoes!!  I also have some inexpensive water shoes.  Any thoughts on whether I can safely remove one or two pairs from the pile?  Thanks.

Thanks - so excited!!

Thanks so much for your posts.  Fantastic photos, and great information.  We head out this coming Thursday for our trip on the Xpedition.

Thanks for this very helpful info, NoWhiners.

Hi.  My husband and I are going to the Galapagos Islands in December, on Celebrity Xpedition.  I'm trying to understand recommended footwear.  For water landings - should we bring water shoes and then change into hiking shoes, or just wear waterproof hiking shoes.  Thanks - we are looking forward to an incredible adventure!!