The Galapagos Islands

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March 31st 2011

Published: April 1st 2011

Hello to Everyone. The Galapagos Islands are 1000km from the Ecuadorian mainland and are otherworldly! Almost like going back in time to the prehistoric period, the wildlife is so strangely tame - it is almost surreal. Most of the flora and fauna are endemic to the islands too. The most famous residents being the Giant Tortoises of which there are 11 different subspecies. There were more species,... Read Full Entry

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Theresa and Dave

Crannster

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Lava Lizard.

about 5 cm long.

Yellow crested night heron

Taking a zodiac ride to the lava

We explored new lava (100 years old) on Santiago Island

juvenille red-footed booby

help! help! I´m stuck in lava!

this guy wasn´t so lucky....

Galapagos Land Iguana

Galapagos Tortoise

one of the 11 species.

sunset against the beach palms on Isabella Island

Dave climbs through underground lava tunnel

this formation happens when the crust cools on the outside and the hot lava forms a tunnel inside as it slides through. Dave slid through, but on very sharp lava rocks! ow, ow!

Marine Iguana leaves vegetarianism behind

This marine iguana snacks at the local fish cleaning station in Puerta Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Their main food is algae under the sea.

Iguana crossing

seriously! Iguana´s cross the road to get to the otherside! Where the sea is.

candelabra cactus flower

Tortoise breeding centre

Yup! that´s right! Helping the species live on.

Marine Iguana swimming in a local pond

a female lava lizard

There are a few different sub species of lava lizards. The females have the red necks or faces.

seafood platter on Isabella. Yum!

A tortoise in the wild

After the tortoises are 5 years old they are released into the wild to survive. We visited the reserve land where they are living on their own. This dude is probably only about 50 years old. They live until 150? 200? No one really knows.

renting bikes on Santa Cruz

seemed like a great idea at the time.....until the heat melted us. It wasn´t pretty.

1st April 2011

t-bo
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My oh My............them there are some big turtles.........looks like you 2 are having a blast, cant wait to see you again just to hear the stories, Stay in the boat, there's sharks in them there waters!

1st April 2011

syule
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once again
It's always wonderful to check out your amazing photos and catch up on your trip. Take care. we still have 1 1/2 feet of snow but melting and warmer temperatures appear to be on the way sharon

2nd April 2011

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

hey Cuz
Yes, there are sharks in the water. Unfortunately we missed seeing the hammerhead sharks. Darn! Would have loved to have snorkled with them. Perhaps another time! T

2nd April 2011

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Hey Sharon
Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the update on Slkt. Looks like the snow will be gone soon with all of the warm weather you are getting.

2nd April 2011

Steml02
Erin

beautiful photos!

2nd April 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Excellent photos!
Loved your blog. Hope to get to the Galapagos soon.

7th April 2011

Pammie
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For the birds...
It looks like Davey is taking a cue from the birds...did it work for ya Crannie? xoxPS

7th April 2011

Pammie
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Galapagos
Thanks for the tour and commentary, wow!! I have a few questions? Did Dave have to chew his leg off to get out of the Lava hole like that guy in the movie? And Crannie, you are suspiciously not in any pictures...was there was some kind Island DNA exchange and you've become a new subspecies and are actually in one of the pics? And the tortoise photo, was that, like, monkey loving? LOL

7th April 2011

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Lava hole
Hey Pammie! In answer to your questions, um, yes, and um, yes! LOL.

7th April 2011

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Red cadillac
Hey, Pammie! All red cadillacs get the girls! haha! T

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