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September 9th 2008
Published: September 11th 2008
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In the words of Charles Darwin, 'Blimey.' We'd been looking forward to the Galapagos and had a feeling it wouldn't disappoint, and it didn't. Even us skinflint travellers, on one of the cheaper boats and without a zoom lens the length of a child's leg, were treated to a glut of wildlife and turquoise seas, which had us dribbling into our snorkels. It was as if David Attenborough and the good Lord ... Read Full Entry



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Boobies, Boobies everywhere.Boobies, Boobies everywhere.
Boobies, Boobies everywhere.

A massive flock on the way out to lunch.
Red Footed BoobieRed Footed Boobie
Red Footed Boobie

And a blue beak. Bloody extraordinary, really.
Underwater CraterUnderwater Crater
Underwater Crater

Can't remember the name of this island but it was bloody lovely, it really was.
Turtle HuntingTurtle Hunting
Turtle Hunting

In the Mangroovies.
Big-ass PelicanBig-ass Pelican
Big-ass Pelican

For sme evolutionary reason, Pelicans haven't learnt how to land in the water without creating a deafening splash.



11th September 2008

Stop rubbing it in
Will you two please stop having such a good time? It's rainy here, my train was cancelled, a conker fell on my head and the only wildlife I've seen today was a club-footed London pigeon. Can't tell you how envious I am - of your whole trip, but particularly this part. And well done for keeping up with the journal - you'll always have it to remember your trip (unless the site crashes and loses everything, of course...!) Keep it up, chollos - Mel xx

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