SHELLBACK

I haven’t had any access for two days so I won’t be giving any blow by blow but a general report on what’s happening here in the Galapagos.

We are now, as of yesterday, all Shellbacks, meaning we have crossed the equator in a boat while awake. Ever since then my knee has hurt less. Go figure! We are having a blast. Snorkeling with giant sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas and handsome naturalists.

We have walked on the most pristine land in the world and seen giant land tortoises, yellow/orange land iguanas, seen thousands of black marine iguanas, so thick that they are easily mistaken for lava rocks and stepped on. Sea lions are the best to watch playing together. I swear they like to pose and flirt with us. We saw Galapagos fur seals, blowfish, and amazing flora and fauna.

There are 43 of us in this group which is a fundraising trip for G-CAPP and we are all getting along fabulously. It would be even better, though, if I could bring the cast of “33 Variations” along with us–and Moises and David….and Jeff and Eric and MIchael and Heidi. (ok, so I made some new friends)

Today, May 28th, is my grandson Malcolm’s 10 birthday and tonight we will have cake and a dance.

I am sending lots of photos to go with this blog because I may not get access again for awhile.

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Tulea coming back from Groomer in my absence. (click photo to enlarge)

Here are some of my recent pictures during my visit to Isabela & Fernandina Islands in the Galapagos.

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Common dolphins off the shore of Isabela Island (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Me at the Equator! (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Galapagos Penguin, the third smallest penguin in the world. (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Crossing the Equator line on board the National Geographic Islander owned by Lindblad Expeditions. (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Me and Michelle onboard the ship. Great view of the volcanoes around.
(click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Marine Iguana we found on the Island of Fernandina (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Me and my family on board the ship. (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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We saw Galapagos sea lions during the walk at Fernandina. (click photo to enlarge (by Lucho Verdesoto)

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We had a great snorkeling and saw lots of sea turtles. (click photo to enlarge (by Lucho Verdesoto)

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Crossing the equator line. A picture of almost everyone on board. (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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We are crossing the Equator! (click photo to enlarge by: Lucho Verdesoto)

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Me and my daughter Vanessa (click photo to enlarge (by Lucho Verdesoto)

See you next time

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  1. Jane, thanks so much for doing this. I look forward to checking in every day. Love you, love the blog, love the pix from the Galapagos! Oh, and I saw “33 Variations” and thought it was absolutely wonderful. Please come back to Broadway soon!

  2. Your pictures bring back such a happy time for me. We were on the very same islands two years ago this month. I even recognize the big driftwood! thanks for sharing your journey! And all the best of good luck for G-Capp.

  3. So, how does a fundraising trip work? I’ve always wanted to know how that works.

  4. Oh I am getting jealous of the fact that you all are so close to these animals!!!! Haha. Happy Birthday to Malcolm.

  5. Jane, wonderful pictures and everything looks and sounds fantastic. I wonder if the magnetic fields have anything to do with your knee feeling better.

    Question-why are there penguins in a warm area? Are they a special kind of penguin?
    B

  6. Dear Jane,

    So happy to hear your knee is better, and that you are having a blast. Handsome naturalists seems to keep everyone smiling 🙂
    Magnificent pictures, so professional you should do a coffee table book. What a fundraising trip G-CAPP!
    Loving Your Journey

  7. Ok, Lucho is an amazing photographer, I am not kidding, These are AWESOME!

    Keep having a great time.. much regards from a fan from Ecuador

  8. You will be able to say that I am reiterative, and it is true, but, what photos!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I saw your photo with the group, with the cap of 33 variations and the arm about high place I thought: will it be an omen of what will spend(pass) 7? It(he,she) sensitized very much the sadness of the look of this wolf of sea. Thank you for sharing this experience.
    From Uruguay with love
    Podrás decir que soy reiterativa, y es verdad, pero, qué fotos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cuando vi tu foto con el grupo, con la gorra de 33 variations y el brazo en alto pensé: será un presagio de lo que pasará el 7? Me sensibilizó mucho la tristeza de la mirada de ese lobo de mar. Gracias por compartir esta experiencia.
    Desde Uruguay con amor

  9. I feel like I’m on a ‘cyber vacation with Jane Fonda and her friends and family!!’ thank you! You simply cannot take a bad photo…incredible. good luck on the knee surgery… xoxoLinda (ps love your ‘power to the people’ mode…..

  10. your looking well , thing must be work for you, but you have to be careful in swiming with the tortoises on swim from there backs you know how those horny tortoises are, I just few in do Dublin Ireland with President of Ireland Mary McAleese early this morning nice way to return to Ireland with the President on board. She was in Boston giving some talks on wormen and education , you would like what she has to say Mary McAleese is the first Irish president to come from Northern Irelandhttp://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/president_of_ireland_mary_mcal.html?category=Top%20Stories

  11. Little Malcolm looks like you Jane!

  12. Hi Jane
    Belated Happy Birthday to Malcolm.Tell him he’s got an awesome grandmother.And,thats the best photo of Tulea,ever !
    What a great group.The naturalists must be so pleased and impressed.I hope there will be a film of this trip.Maybe for PBS Or Discovery?

  13. Thanks for sharing so much about your trip, and the flora and fauna of the Galapagos. I would love to visit the Galapagos Islands after seeing your photos! Glad you’re having a wonderful time & can enjoy quality time with your family. I didn’t realize how strongly Vanessa resembled Roger Vadim until seeing your pics…such a close resemblance! Tulea is a gorgeous dog, too. Enjoy your wonderful vacation!

  14. Your pictures are fabulous! You’re having such a wonderful time!! It’s great your family is with you! Your grandchildren are adorable! It seems like just yesterday Malcom was born! Time passes so quickly! I remember hearing how excited you were when Vanessa had your first grandchild!

  15. Ms Fonda:
    have always appreciated your acting and writing and political view. the journey of the play was fantastic. thank you for sharing it with us.
    now the trip and then the tony’s what joy for all of us!
    Sal

  16. Hi Jane,
    What spectacular pictures! WOW! Thanks for what you are doing! Looks like a blast and I love being right there in nature so I love seeing your pictures:-) I like the cutie naturalist! Have fun and God bless! Leslie

  17. Happy Birthday, Malcolm!

  18. The photo of Vanessa and you…it really got me.

  19. hey…i thought you were supposed to shave your head when you crossed the equator?????

  20. These photos are fantastic, Jane! Obviously everyone is having a blast.

    I hope the birthday party for Malcolm was splendid!

    Best,
    Amanda

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