We took a tour today to see the sights of the highlands of Santa Cruz (the largest island in the archipeligo) with our guide Enrique. First stop was to a farm where we walked to find the Giant Tortoises, endemic to this island. The Santa Cruz tortoise is known as a dome-shaped tortoise, as evident by the shape of its shell. We found several large wild tortoises, more than 100 years of age. Lastly the farm has a old shell, that everyone could try for size! Second stop was to walk through the lava tunnel (and crawl under the last section) and then thirdly we went to see Los Gemelos, the twin volcanic collapsed craters... but it rained, and rained!!! No one complained though and we had a great time. Last day is tomorrow... we will
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