Monday, April 21, 2014

Ellie and Al come to South America Part I: Galapagos


My parents came to visit! This is part one of our travels in the Galapagos. Everything about it was beautiful, seeing my parents, the chocolate and peanut butter the brought me oh yeah and the view. I will spare you and share only a few of my 500 photos.
View from our Hotel on Santa Cruz



We first went to Santa Cruz Island. We went on a walk to highlands. and then to see giant tortoises.

Forest of the highlands 




Young 75 yr old giant tortoises 


Cool tortoise soak pool




We also went kayaking and snorkeling then then took a boat to Isabella Island. There was a beautiful white sandy beach, volcanos and lots of animals.
Isabella pier

Isabella Beach





Penguins!

White tip sharks

Sea Lions

Blue Footed Boobies
Fisherman taking his morning nap on his boat


Then we went back to Santa Cruz for a tour of the Darwin Research Station and one last beach day. 



Female gecko
Male gecko
Land Iguana
More Giant Tortoises 


Tortuga Bay
Mangroves
Fish Market
Mom and Dad in Guayaquil

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