Why are small towns known to have nice people living in them? Well, because everyone knows everyones business! The Galapagos only have a population of a 20,000 or so amongst all of them; so it’s common to see people you know walking down the street. Even when on Santa Cruz Island I see people I met on San Cristobal.
During my time on San Cristobal I felt welcomed and respected. Richard, a guide on the island and the son of the woman who’s hotel I stayed in, was telling me he feels compelled to be a good person and nice to everyone. Because if he’s not, there is no where for him to go, no where for him to hide. This is a simple concept that was proven to me when walking the boardwalk with Richard. We must have stopped every two minutes to say hello to someone he knew. The laid back, carefree island attitude has locals smiling and waving at one another throughout the day.
I really enjoyed my time on San Cristobal and wish I stayed longer than two days.
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