This is Chica Locca, a 60 foot motorboat.  

 A couple of Sundays ago,  we were lucky enough to be included 

on a great boat trip to the

  Marietas Islands. 

   

 We spent a great day following whales.  

This big friend breached less than 100 feet from the boat.
(Thanks Heather for sharing this great shot). 

While Reilly and I were snorkeling, these guys showed up for a picture.  

She quickly decided that she didn't like them quite so close.  

Apparently, she didn't realize that she was in their living room.

While we snorkeled, Rowan had fun navigating a kayak.

      

Later, he spent a good hour learning to navigate a much bigger vessel.

Our Captain quickly put on his life vest.

Part of the day was spent like this........

To top it off, Grandpa was there!

We returned to the marina with smiles, great memories and loads of pictures.  Our hosts Gil and his crew could not have been nicer or more attentive.  They fed us, kept our drinks filled, showed us whales, dolphins, rays, turtles, a hidden beach and even put up with an impromptu dance party.  

The day ended with an unforgettable sunset!