…because this place deserves its own post. We spent a couple days lounging around this spectacular little island. Being there brought us much joy and happiness. There are thousands and thousands of birds that occupy the island, but we were relieved to discover the anchorage wasn’t stinky. Instead it was blissfully calm – even when the wind blew, the water was flat – and blue, blue, blue; there were rays, billions of fish, and perfect drone material (see bottom of post for Ry’s vid — because if we put it first, you wouldn’t look at the others). We’ll let the photos/videos speak for us on this one…enjoy!
Sunrise over Isla Isabela
Drone activity before naps
Coming in for a landing
One of the pinnacles
Relaxing after getting settled on the hook
Awe 🙂
An amazing anchorage
Captain Fishguts!
Ry on the fillet – for bait
Trying out the bait
Ry tending to the fishing gear – waiting for the towel to drop
Sunrise to the east
Moonset to the west
View from FL
View from FL – seriously
Going ashore – no rough dinghy landings here
Ready for some land time
No
Disrupted this little dance
At one time, this was the headquarters of the park
The current occupants
Frigates waiting to fledge
Trail up to the booby ridge
View from the top
Booby madness
Isla Isabela inhabitants
Albino frigate?
Dead frigate?
Everywhere we go, there are places for prayer
The fish camp ashore Isla Isabela
The fish camp facilities
On the shore of the Crater Lake
The chef
Mac ‘n cheese for the crossing to Mazatlan
FL in her Isla Isabela glory
Leaving the magic behind
En route to Maz
Amazing drone footage of Isla Isabela and Mazatlán – thank you, Ryan, for such incredible effort; we know it takes a lot (understatement) of time and patience to pull videos like this together. Stunning work.
Steve caught two blue footed boobys while trying to fish near Isla. Not fun trying to unhook them.
Jody Fraser
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Ooooh no! Bummer. No more fishing for Steve!! Looks like you two are enjoying life, too. Hope to connect with you at some point in Mexico!
Dee
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Wow. Amazing videos, amazing place. I see you made friends with those blue footed boobies! That’s what those are, right? I’m so glad u guys are getting to experience this beauty.
Jody Fraser
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Us too!!
Adam Hopps
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Increible! Well done Ryan and great to see all the good footage of Isla Isabela. You guys look great!
Jody Fraser
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Yes, not sure what we’ll do without Ry…maybe have to get a drone?
Terry Senechal
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So-o-o enjoying your posts and photos. Ryan’s video was beautifully done. It made Roland and me feel like we were there.
Steve caught two blue footed boobys while trying to fish near Isla. Not fun trying to unhook them.
Ooooh no! Bummer. No more fishing for Steve!! Looks like you two are enjoying life, too. Hope to connect with you at some point in Mexico!
Wow. Amazing videos, amazing place. I see you made friends with those blue footed boobies! That’s what those are, right? I’m so glad u guys are getting to experience this beauty.
Us too!!
Increible! Well done Ryan and great to see all the good footage of Isla Isabela. You guys look great!
Yes, not sure what we’ll do without Ry…maybe have to get a drone?
So-o-o enjoying your posts and photos. Ryan’s video was beautifully done. It made Roland and me feel like we were there.
Wish you were here!!! Miss you both tons!
It feels almost like I am there with you. xxoo.
You CAN be here with us 😉 Come visit!