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September 27th 2007
Published: September 27th 2007
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...is what the Footprint Guidebook to South America says about the Galapagos Islands, and I have to admit it was prettttteee sweet. At certain times the islands didnt meet our lofty expectations. For instance I didnt see 3 hammerhead sharks 5 metres away, while a sealion chewed on my flippers. But maybe I´m being a tad too fussy. I really cant think of any other place on the planet, where I woul... Read Full Entry



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A new born babyA new born baby
A new born baby

You can see the placenta lying on the top right hand side. Yep its pretty disgusting. And smelly.
The danceThe dance
The dance

Lifting one foot, then the other, and finally spreading the wings. If the female is interested, she dances back.
Yep she´s up for itYep she´s up for it
Yep she´s up for it

The female is dancing too, her left foot is raised...
A bikini birdA bikini bird
A bikini bird

Cant remember the real name, but theyre supposed to have a bikini on their chests..
The Itabaca Canal through Liams eyesThe Itabaca Canal through Liams eyes
The Itabaca Canal through Liams eyes

The welcome point to the Galapagos. The canal between Santa Cruz (the island with the biggest town) and the airport island (Baltra).



27th September 2007

Come on then...hurry up and post some photos! I am actually genuinely in suspense!! :)
29th September 2007

Hi Sid! A very nice picture. You're right, snorkelling was quite cool even without hammerhead sharks. Have a nice trip!

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