Las Islas Galápagos

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September 30th 2010

Published: November 30th -0001

Charles Darwin spent five weeks in the Galapagos in 1835. He wrote in his diary, "Nothing could be less inviting than the first appearance. A broken field of black basaltic lava, thrown into the most rugged waves, and crossed by great fissues, is every where covered by stunted, sunburnt brushwood, which shows little signs of life." Darwin got it right. The Galapagos is not your usual tropic... Read Full Entry

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Isla Rúida

A female lava lizard.

Isla Rúida

This luna landscape is a lava flow on one of the newer islands.

Isla Rúida

This island provided many striking views.

Isla Rúida

This marine iguana was waiting for us on the jetty.

Isla Rúida

Sally lightfoot crabs are on the shores of all the islands.

Isla Rúida

The last picture my (not) waterproof camera recorded.

Los Galápagos

The smaller islands ...

Los Galápagos

... come in many different shapes.

Isla Isabela

The flamingoes had moved into a flooded gravel quarry. I was close enogh to this one to hear it feeding.

Isla Isobela

The Wall of Tears is a reminder of the tough lives of convicts sent to the islands.

Isla Isabela

Mangrove trees on the edge of a bay.

Isla Isobela

This marine iguana is turning pink ready for the mating season.

Isla Española

Marine iguanas tend to lie around in large groups.

Isla Española

Blue footed boobies form single-child, nuclear families.

Isla Española

Blue footed boobies - like other birds - don´t dirty inside their nests.

Isla Española

This piece of coastline is very rugged.

Isla Española

These mocking birds came right up to my companion. No Galápagos creatures seem to feel fear.

Isla Española

It was a cold day and the sea lions huddled together to keep warm.

Isla Española

They slept with their flippers tucked up, like this.

Isla Santa Fé

A cactus tree stands watch over the path.

La Encantada

When the engine failed the crew lost no time in taking up the floor.

1st October 2010

Guenter
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Lucky Duck
Aren't you just? I'd love to visit but cost and tending to become seasick are likely to stand in the way. When are you coming home? Guenter

1st October 2010

cate
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Wow!!!
Trite but apt title! The Galapagos is one of those places the very idea of which resonates for me! Its history (the Darwin connection especially), its isolation and its ever-changing configuration makes it very special. I'm glad you thought Enchanted (or was it Magical?) Islands was the best name. Loved your photos - especially the frigate birds. Those are wonderful shots.

2nd October 2010

Wen
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Tortoise and the Hare
If you were able to move in and capture a tortoise that size, what ever would one do with it? It would not fit inside any terrarium I would care to clean. Hiking boots on a cruise; not two things you would put readily together but yet you still had a marvelous time.

4th October 2010

Robert Bush
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Galapagos
Enjoyed the account. I am still wondering how to connect with the Galapagos. It is like an experiment on the edge of the universe, so unusual that it is difficult to think about what it has to do with everyday life

1st November 2010

Merle
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Most impressed!
Dear Gillian, ...not only with the photography but with the commentary too. You obviously got so much out of your visit. Thankyou for sharing it. Merle

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