Galapagos, Part 5: Dinosaurs with shells
I’ve had a request for a post on the Giant Tortoises of the Galapagos. Linda, this one’s for you! Galapagos actually means tortoises so these big fellows are responsible for the very name of the islands they live on. And they are indeed big, weighing in at...Galapagos, Part 4: Not magnificent, just great
Another bird who has always fascinated me is the frigatebird, especially the magnificent frigatebird. What a name! And what a fabulous red balloon the males use for mating! I’ve seen frigatebirds high in the sky before but have never seen the male with pouch...Galapagos, Part 3: Boobies (minds out of the gutter, please!)
I don’t know why but the reason I first wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands was to see blue-footed boobies. They just seemed so whimsical, with their brilliant blue feet, silly faces, and odd mating dance. Not only did I get to see them, I got to see them...Galapagos, Part 2: Sea lions
If truth be told, my favorite critters in the Galapagos were not the blue-footed boobies or the great frigatebirds, as cool as they were. Nope, it was the totally unexotic sea lions because they were cute and highly entertaining. And our presence didn’t bother...Galapagos Islands, Part 1: Where exactly are they?
My journey to the fabulous Galapagos Islands via plane, Zodiac and ship.
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