The Islands & Animals of the Galapagos

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March 1st 2023

Published: May 18th 2023

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most receptive to change. Charles Darwin After visiting the Galapagos one imagines Darwin was thinking about the iguinas when he made the above quote. The marine iguanas are interesting creatures to observe. We read the beauty of the Galapagos can’t be explained it must be experienced and we found that to... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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18th May 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Great Wrap up to a Great Trip
Reading this brought back such good memories. I do agree that the cooking class was lackluster but was still fun. Loved the pictures.

18th May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great Wrap up to a Great Trip
So many memories... It was fun but not a class... a nice demonstration. So many amazing experiences and animals.

18th May 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I love this picture
I remember having this taken but can’t believe I never saw it until now. Perhaps those drinks in our hands were the reason why

18th May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

I love this picture
Looking forward to our next trip and travels together! I'm sure the drinks had nothing to do with anything.

21st May 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Galapagos
Wow, what an adventure, what experiences! I love how you factored some serious rest and relaxation after the boat trip, good travel foresight I say! The power shower must have been particularly rewarding! I too visited the twin craters, the tortoise reserve near El Manzanillo ranch, and the Darwin Research Centre. It is heartwarming how much they are doing to help the tortoises and the Galapagos' very special wildlife there. Great wildlife photos! 😊

21st May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Glalapagos
It was an experience. Anytime we can get close to animal in nature we are the happiest. The animal kingdom can provide amazing adventures. We are learning to factor in some downtime and whenever we do we are happy we did. Thank you for coming along on our explorations.

21st May 2023

Katha Turbostern
Kathas World

Wildlife on the Galapagos
Thank you for taking us on this trip with you. I had no idea turtoises had to be trained certain skills, somehow I had thought all their behaviour was based on instinct and learning by trial and error. Now I know better!

21st May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wildlife on the Galapagos
I'm sure the tortoises have many natural behaviors and instincts. The sanctuaries keep them safe from birth to 5 years as that is when most of them die or meet with tragedy. In effort to re-populate they teach them survival skills while they can before releasing them back into the natural habitat.

21st May 2023

LivingTheDream
Ben

So glad to see...
...that you enjoyed Galapagos as much as I did a few months ago!

21st May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

So glad to see....
Indeed we enjoyed it immensely. It sounds like our experiences were similar.

25th May 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

That looks interesting
That place looks interesting. Was it possible to climb down there or is it as inaccessible as it looks? /Ake

25th May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

That looks interesting
No hiking into the crater but the walk around the top was nice.

16th June 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Beautiful Flamingos!
Those flamingos are just beautiful! It must have have been so amazing to see them. That's so great they are working so hard at protecting the tortoises. I enjoyed your Galapagos blogs very much - thank you!

16th June 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful Flamingos!
Lori & Susan, great hearing from you again. We were impressed with all they do to protect the animals. Thank you for following along.

18th July 2023

Bellini
Bellini

Blue-footed
You know if did it right if you saw boobies.

18th July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Blu- Footed
They really are amazing. I couldn't take my eyes off of them. the are lovely creatures.

27th July 2023

starship VT
starship - VT

Wild for Wildlife!
What an adventure! I have to be envious of how much wildlife you saw during your time in the Galapagos, and your photos are fantastic! I'm sure relaxation time at the Finch Bay hotel was the icing on the cake!!

28th July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wild for Wildlife!
The Galapagos is an amazing place. All kinds of creatures you didn't think you could get that close to.

13th October 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Blue footed boobies
I love these birds, something so unique about the brightness of that blue. I hope someday I get to see one in real life 😍

13th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Blue footed boobies
It is hard not to fall in love with them. You will love them.

13th October 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Tortoises
Great to see the conversation work being done to help the tortoise population grow in the Galápagos. How amazing to see all this wildlife 😍

13th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tortoises
They are taking great care to nurture these amazing creatures.

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