THE LAST DAY

We’re sad to see the trip drawing to a close. If any of you are ever contemplating a trip to Galapagos, I cannot recommend the Lindblad/National Geographic Expedition enough. Everything was perfect!

Yesterday we saw gorgeous flamingos in a brackish lagoon. Today we snorkeled more with sea lions. I kayaked with Vivian Schneider which means I laughed a lot. We are about to go on our last nature hikes.

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Kayaking with my friend Vivian off the Island of Espanola. (click photo to enlarge – by: Lucho Verdesoto)

Last night we had a barbecue on the top deck and folks brought out their ipods and danced. I started to but soon realized that I was pushing my luck–wild dancing on a rolling ship with MY knee issues? I don’t think so. My knee has felt better ever since we crossed the equator. I haven’t needed a cane since then (except when we are walking over rough lava beds but then everyone uses a walking stick). Don’t know if you know it (members of the audiences didn’t seem to notice) but I played our last 4 performances with a cane. I was in agony. The cortisone wasn’t working any more and I had reached my max of that steroid. As I revealed on the David Letterman Show, I am having knee replacement surgery mid June. Was meant to have it in January but postponed due to the play and had cortisone shots instead to kill the pain–till it stopped working.

Anyway, back to last night’s party: When I woke up, all everyone was talking about was Malcolm’s dancing. My grandson tends to be serious, a reader, often off by himself. But last night he morphed into a wild and crazy guy who danced with everyone, all sorts of styles. I will try to post some photos if I can. I’m told lots were taken.

Gottago hike.

by-the-ships-bridge

Enjoying the view of the Islands (by: Lucho Verdesoto)

See you next time.

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  1. love the close up pic of you. you are beautiful!!!

  2. your trip sound so amazing Jane,but could never aford it for sure, you seem to fit right in with your photos. you are a very cool, cool Lady. Iam following you on Twitter…Peace and God Bless!

  3. I have really enjoyed all your photo’s from along your journey Jane, living vicariously through you has been more fun! This photo in the blue work shirt and yellow bandanna scarf is nothing less then stunning of you. I have to say this Jane, the years have been your friends all the way, you look fabulous!

    Friend, julesgregory

  4. Just a beautiful profile of you Jane. Love it. Thank you for sharing your trip. It’s been a goal of mine to visit this wonderful place, and you helped me realize I need to work on that goal.

    Good luck with your knee surgery. Saw you on Letterman, you are fab.

    Ellen

  5. Thanks again for sharing of your time, your travels, your family, and their accomplishments. Glad to hear your knee is holding up, that your expedition meets your expectations and that you are enjoying this special, dare I say, once in a lifetime experience?

  6. Ms. Fonda,
    I talked to someone who met you recently. “Pictures don’t do justice to those blue eyes, ” he said. Well, this one does. Quite beautiful.
    It was nice of you to share your vacation snapshots with us.
    Fond regards,
    Silba

  7. What a lovely sounding adventure. I note you are even able to get about without a cane. I am sure you know that Arnica cream or globules 200C if it is bruised and swollen will help with both the pain and the healing.
    Be well,

    John

  8. Jane, you look amazing!
    Thank you for sharing your trip.
    Happy belated Birthday to Malcolm.
    I wish you a swift recovery from knee surgery.
    Thanks again, for being you.

  9. What a fantastic pic of you…you look totally serene.

  10. I probably will never make it to Galapagos so I am green with envy. As a one who has left her home (Atlanta, which I dearly miss) to live amongst the politicos of DC, I fear that the nature of my work will never permit such a trip.
    I have admired you for many years for your resiliency in the face of controversy. You have done so much for my native state and GA will be forever grateful.
    My knees are starting to alert me to the fact that time can sure do a number on humans. Good luck with you knee replacement. You are a fit person so the knee rehad should go well.

    Regards,
    Kay Wood

  11. What a fantastic picture. It completely captures “you”…obviously, I don’t know you, but I would have to say that after reading your book, seeing most of your films and most recently being a follower of your blog – this photo conveys the “real” Jane Fonda – meaning some photographer hasn’t air brushed, etc. You are beautiful! And I so enjoy your blog…

  12. Estimated Jane, Has achieved that I am interested for the island Tortoise. I hope that I manage to interest her in visiting Uruguay. His(her,your) knee has hurt(grieved) less, surely, for the climate of Ecuador. I am glad for you who has lived through this wonderful experience. It is a very good therapy before the Tony and the surgery. His(her,your) photo is grand.
    From Uruguay with love

  13. Hi Ms Fonda!
    I’ve alwys loved you! You’re such a class act! BTW…on David Letterman you said that you had a ‘significant other’…. Did anything come out of that for you? Or is that too personal? lol !
    Well, I wish you happiness and thank you for sharing!
    Linda

  14. You are beautiful.

  15. Love the photo of you with your own wrinkles!! [IMG]http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l145/LuvCilla/General%20Gifs/ff1e5d33.gif[/IMG]

  16. Dear Jane,

    Lucho’s picture of you captures your magnificent blue eye’s, as well as your essence. One of my favorites from this trip. The dynamic duo kayaking, looks like fun.
    Glad Malcolm came out to play, and taught everyone some new moves. How wonderful to have your beautiful family sharing this memorable trip.
    Amazing how much you were able to do with a bad knee. Praying you stay pain, free.
    Traveling mercies, and rest before your operation. Tulea is going to be giving you a lot of love and kisses.
    Again, than you for letting us share your life experiences.
    Love & Blessings

  17. Beautiful pic. You look amazing Jane!!

  18. What a beautiful picture of you!

    Galapagos is one of the place that should not be missed!

    A place to remind us all of the wonder of the world around us and the place we each have in the cosmos…

  19. Hi Jane
    What an adventure.I imagine it will have a profound effect on everyone in your group.
    Cant wait to read your thoughts,on returning home,as you reflect on the last 10 days.
    Have a good journey home.

  20. Jane, been a fan as long as I can recall and so enjoyed your blogs as much as any performance. You always maintained a very ‘human’ feel through your celebrity and causes–probably why I related to you so much.

    Being a single mom I can only dream of visiting the places you have seen. As an art student, I will settle for Greece and Rome!

    Look forward to reading more,
    Kelly.

  21. Sounds like he made up for the dancing you couldnt do. Have a safe trip back!

  22. What a beautiful picture of you.

  23. a beautiful blog, with beautiful pictures, from a beautiful lady.

  24. This is a great photo of you looking out over the water…one that could be painted in an impressionistic style…am thinking she would be the best style for it…but she would add the hands, usually at rest.

  25. Lovely, pensive photo, Jane. Thanks for having the integrity and confidence to let it be posted without its being photoshoped. Didn’t need it. You’re just beautiful as is.

  26. Jane,
    You are just so beautiful. I am awestruck.

  27. Jane,

    I love reading about your trip to the Galapagos. And the headshot of you is so beautiful. It’s none of my business, really, but I so hope you don’t have work done on your face. You look fabulous, just the way you are. When I think of some of the celebrities and their hideous facelifts, they look so freakish. I’d hate to see that happen to you.
    You are gorgeous

  28. Nice to see you and your Family having a close encounters of a kind and with new and dear friends. I am in a Hotel out side of the States and enjoy see the people come and go from here and there , a tour group from here and there, use to being alone . Some times in Art or the Artist steps off and looks from a far and see himself, in time and space like a poet Robertson Jeffers Perspectives on life and land the environmental connections of self and living as part of the living rocks. Jeffers see it right the rocks stay and we are just passing time here and there. Nice post Jane

  29. Nice photo of you! You’ve had an interesting adventure in the Galapagos, and it’s been fun to follow for the past week. I’d love to see some of the dance photos of Malcolm. I’m wondering about the food/cuisine on the National Geographic ship, as compared to other cruise lines such as Holland America? Anyway, enjoy your trip home and all the best to you and your family.

  30. Jane,
    Thanks for your blogging. I followed you through your Broadway return & now this. What a beautiful picture! It’s nice to see what the “real” you looks like. Keep on trucking.

    Julia

  31. What a beautiful picture of you, Jane. I see reflection and wisdom on your face. I usually don’t talk like this, but this picture really hit me. Thank you for sharing your trip, I have really enjoyed it. Jan Gilliland

  32. What a wonderful trip!! Thanks for your blog!
    xoxoxoxo/b

  33. great picture of you!

  34. I hope you all have a safe trip back home, and I hope your knee stops giving you problems! I wonder what it was about the equator that relieved the pain in your knee…a balance change, perhaps? In any case, it’s great that you didn’t have to deal with agony whilst on your trip.

    Best,
    Amanda

  35. Jane, thanks for always keeping it real. We love getting to know you better through word and pictures. Safe travels home.

  36. Jane, that is a great headshot. A picture can say so much. Thanks for sharing a great trip with us.
    B

  37. Beautiful photograph! Reminds me a little of the regalness of Katharine Hepburn.

    Having recently thoroughly enjoyed your autobiography My Life So Far, it’s great to see you continue to pack so much life into your life.

    Good luck with the knee surgery.

    Glenn

  38. Still an absolute beauty

  39. It’s a good thing you remain physically active amidst your knee issues. I know I always bring this up, but Katharine Hepburn always said the best thing to do is to remain active no matter how your body is, or something of the sort.

    And you look very accomplished in your photo. Your face is like strength against all the odds, each line on it signifies an accomplishment.

  40. Just beautiful.

  41. Ms. Fonda, thank you for sharing these photos . As an Ecuadorian i am very proud that you have visited one of the 7 wonders of the world and Natural Patrimony of Humanity. This is the ONLY PLACE in the world where nature, animals have not been spoiled by this craziness of globalization. Please let’s kleep it this way.

  42. Visitei este blog maravilhoso. Estava buscando lembranças do meu passado como cinéfilo, quando descobri que este blog existia. Achei tudo muito fantástico. É tudo muito bem feito, milimetro por milimetro. Gostei muito que não me contive em copiar 3 fotos. Gostaria de publica-las no meu blog, pois considero Jane Fonda como uma mulher eterna como o sempre. Ela traduz o sentido da eternidade em minhas recordações e emoções vividas em salas de cinema.Desejo-lhe, Jane Fonda, infinitos momentos de felicidade. Ah, muito sucesso, também!
    Um beijo de um humilde fã.
    Luis Leal Filho

    Existem coisas que o tempo não apaga jamais

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