The Galapagos Islands
Early Christmas morning
1997, Jamie and I flew out of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and spent the next
15 hours in airplanes, airports, and taxis until eleven o'clock that night
(no time change). We were only two thirds the way to Galapagos. That
was just the endurance test. For twelve days we wore ourselves out touring the capital of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
(Map). The next day was spent with a guide. We don't speak spanish
so a guide was essential. Its not Tijuana (Map).
In South America, it is much harder to find someone that speaks English. We toured the capital (Quito)
where the historical sites are centuries old. The two churches
in the town square are four hundred years old. We flew out to the islands
the second morning and boarded the M/S Alta
for an eight day tour. What makes the Galapagos islands so unique is how
the wild life ignores you. Most of the photos that seem only a few feet
away were taken only a few
feet away. The wild life has no fear of man. When you walk up to
any animal or bird, they hardly look at you. The coolest thing while snorkeling is how the
young sea lions follow you around. If you don't move they just stare at
you. But dive under the water and you become an instant playmate. They
go wild! And the commotion attracts more until you are swarmed with darting
sea pups. Its like they are playing tag. They swim towards you until just
in reach and then dart away. They also mimic you if you spin around
or twirl underwater. Everything about Galapagos is unique. I could go on
and on, but I'll be quiet now and let you see the pictures
if you want. Here is a good web page
if you are interested in learning more about the islands and how to get
there. Enjoy.
Pictures of the Galapagos Islands
Pictures of Churches in Quito
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