Our first look at our tour group was at breakfast and we know that people are generally not at their best when lining up for food or when boarding for free-seating on a plane. Things  improved when we got on  our ship and were able to have little conversations with people.  I did meet a couple from India and enjoyed talking to them, albeit briefly.   During the plane ride over today, the crew came through and sprayed all the carry-on items in the overhead compartments with insecticide to protect the flora and fauna of the islands. I am happy with any effort to preserve such a unique and wonderful place but tried mightily not to inhale.    We've heard THAT before. Nat Geo does a great job of organizing and maximizing the  trip experience for their passengers.  I happened to ask if there was sugar in the mango frappe and before the conversation was over, I was assured that there would be Splenda desserts for me including sugarless mango frappe later in the week.  Bueno.   After the obligatory comfort and safety talks, we had an interesting presentation by the naturalist regarding the formation of the Galapagos Islands, plate techtonics, volcanoes, and the three currents influencing weather and food patterns for the fish and animals here.  And then, TA DA, we were off in the zodiacs.  Oh - it rained for about 15 minutes and then we got on with it, approaching the shore of San Cristobal for our first look at Blue Footed Boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and the very amiable seals at rest.   And eat your hearts out.  I begin the day tomorrow with an early morning stretch followed by a deep tissue massage on a private glass-bottomed boat so that I can enjoy the sea life while I'm being worked on.  Ahhhhhh.