We Went Swimming With Sea Lions!!!


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November 15th 2007
Published: November 19th 2007
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The Galapagos Islands were amazing! It is true what people say about feeling like you have landed on the moon when you arrive in the islands. Because the islands are located on the Equator, we imagined them to be tropical and jungle like, but there is a crazy amount of diversity - both from island to island, but also on any one island itself. At times we would be looking at beautiful turquoise c... Read Full Entry



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Two Young Males Practice FightingTwo Young Males Practice Fighting
Two Young Males Practice Fighting

It sure sounded real though!
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Lava Something Something

We forget the name of this, but it was really cool.
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Lonesome George Himself

The most famous tortoise in the world!
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Mowing Down

This little lizard was having the meal of his life!
Jack, We are Flying! Jack, We are Flying!
Jack, We are Flying!

Yes, we are THAT cool.
Mr TyssenMr Tyssen
Mr Tyssen

Just after we saw about 20 dolphins swim aside the boat!
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Jose/Pepe

... our Endemic guide! (Everytime he described anything in the Galapagos, it was ENDEMIC).
Waiting for a Bus... Waiting for a Bus...
Waiting for a Bus...

Really ... we were waiting for a bus!
Baby TortoisesBaby Tortoises
Baby Tortoises

The Darwin Centre captures these little guys from their nests in the wild ... and then rereleases them when they are 3-4 yrs old.



19th November 2007

WOW!!! That is toooo cool... You know me Kristena...THIS portion would be my kind of holiday!!! Glad you guys are safe and having fun...Love you!!
19th November 2007

karin! we thought about you when we were there too, because of all the birds EVERYWHERE (i remember you used to have books about birdwatching sitting on the window sill in the kitchen). MISS YOU!

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