The Enchanted Islands

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos
June 12th 2009

Published: October 29th 2010

Don´t think just do! Yes there are arguments about the impact that tourism has on the Galapagos. Yes there are arguments that the Ecuadorian Government simply pockets the USD 100 entry fee and does little to assist the Galapagos population. Yes there are arguments that the islands natural beauty is being spoilt. Disregard the arguments and go. The Galapagos aren´t called the enchanted island... Read Full Entry

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Manta Rays

Not its definitely not a sharp or group of dolphins, but actually Manta Rays swimming on the surface of the sea. The "fins" are actually the tips of their wings breaching through the sea.

Green Sea Turtle in Black Turtle Cove

Turtle coming up for air

Land Iguana ·2

Land Iqguana, Plaza islands

Sunrise over the Plaza islands

The Plaxa islands were our last stop the morning before we were shipped back to Puerta Ayora and then back to the Ecuadorian mainland

The Conch

These last few picture were taken as part of our day diving at Beagle Rocks.

School od Yellow Tail Surgeon Fish

Moray Eel

School of jackfish

Mmmmm......Pulpo!

We saw a number of Octopi and we even managed to see one snorkling whilst on the islands. They hide themselves really well!

Green Sea Turtle

Hammerhead Shark

Ok.....given the poor visibility in this picture perhaps explains why it was that Ann and I failed to see the Hammerhead!

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