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August 24th 2008
Published: August 25th 2008
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(Matt) - Each Parrot on it´s perch, each Monkey on it´s rope- We changed our minds about whether or not to go to the Galapagos Islands about 10 times an hour, every hour, for weeks. The main items in the against column were: the high cost, the time committment and a stark warning in Lonely Planet Guidebook about attempting to travel there independently. To be fair it´s not just Lonely Planet, e... Read Full Entry



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Where the hell are Catherine and Matt
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Frigate BirdFrigate Bird
Frigate Bird
Iguana RestingIguana Resting
Iguana Resting
PenguinPenguin
Penguin
Female Slightly Less Giant TortoisesFemale Slightly Less Giant Tortoises
Female Slightly Less Giant Tortoises
Giant Tortoises FeedingGiant Tortoises Feeding
Giant Tortoises Feeding
The usual chaos at the dockThe usual chaos at the dock
The usual chaos at the dock
Despite three interisland boat trips we never really got the hang of which boat we were on or when.
Catherine and Friends!Catherine and Friends!
Catherine and Friends!
The Bull Male Sea LionThe Bull Male Sea Lion
The Bull Male Sea Lion
Apparently if you swim near them they can attack you, not good!
Isabela Post OfficeIsabela Post Office
Isabela Post Office
Isabela ´Main´ High StreetIsabela ´Main´ High Street
Isabela ´Main´ High Street
The Usual Type of BoatThe Usual Type of Boat
The Usual Type of Boat
I saw the plans for one of these boats and they were only supposed to have one or two small engines...most had three huge engines, they were the boat equivalent of boy racers!
Sea Lions Playing!Sea Lions Playing!
Sea Lions Playing!
Bizarre Incredible Hulk Fishing Statue on San CrisobelBizarre Incredible Hulk Fishing Statue on San Crisobel
Bizarre Incredible Hulk Fishing Statue on San Crisobel
Snorkelling with Sea TurtleSnorkelling with Sea Turtle
Snorkelling with Sea Turtle
When we were in Isabela we hired a boat really cheaply for just the two of us and the captain took us to a place where there were loads of Sea Turtles.
It looked as though it was going to attack me when I took this!It looked as though it was going to attack me when I took this!
It looked as though it was going to attack me when I took this!
Another Turtle shot!Another Turtle shot!
Another Turtle shot!



25th August 2008

Georgie and Craig
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Wow so you really did it!
The Galapagos really look like they lived up to the hype. A once in a lifetime experience. Shame we couldn't enjoy it with you but pleased that you did get to go there - now you can give us tips for when we save up for it some time in the future!

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