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GALAPAGOS Y'ALL

Hey all. Its been awhile and I've missed this a lot. Ive thought about writing a blog for so long but never give myself the push to actually DO it. Well here we are. This may be a rough read since its been so long.

So, tomorrow Im headed to the Galapagos with a bunch of friends and family. I can't wait! I wanted a big hoorah for my 30th year and the birthplace of science seemed like a fitting place :)

Ive been researching and obsessing and getting excited and hoping that Ive planned this all correctly. No amount of time is enough time to feel fully prepared for a trip like this. It'll be interesting since we are planning it all ourselves but Im sure it'll work out and be fantastic.

We have an AirBnB house that is my dream vacation home! Thats really what sparked this whole thing, the house. Ive been thinking about the Galapagos for months but then I found this house and knew I HAD to have it. It was relatively inexpensive and absolutely gorgeous. Ill post pics when I get down there (uh, hopefully...).

Im also super excited to completely nerd out over all the biology thats everywhere. There will be lots of squealing for sure. (If you've ever seen me react to anything I find biologically fascinating, you know what that squeal sounds like). Y'all, there are penguins! and marine iguanas! and turtles! and cacti! and soooo many other amazing things that I can't wait to see and explore and learn about.

Hopefully this post is the catalyst to many more coming quickly. I have missed pounding away at the keys and seeing my thoughts develop on the screen.

Chao!!
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