Playa Mansa

Safe swimming area in a protected cove where you might see wildlife like baby sharks
Protect The Trees

By hanging your personal items on the provide non natural hanging posts
Beach Birds

That are comfortable around visitors
The Trail

Laid out with stones, a mostly easy walk to and from Tortuga Bay
Don't Bark Up..

The wrong tree.. But can you guess what tree this is?
The Galápagos Opuntia

The pads and fruits are a soirce of food for iguanas and tortoises
The Galápagos...

Mik Jagger..
A $6 Delicioso Deal

Soup, a meal and limonada.. What a deal!
Seafood Soup

A delicious part of a $6 Dinner Special that I am skeptical about until I take a spoon dive in
Souvenir Stop

As expected prices in the Galápagos are higher than on the mainland. However, $10 for 3 magnets is an International "Airport" bargain..
One Ecuadorian...

You do not want to meet while in the Galápagos
Last Minute Cruises

Offers are all around town for single and multi-day trips around the Galápagos. So if you're are flexible you can explore the islands on your own at a bargain
Found Only Here...

I hope to see lots of them during my visit
Breakfast For Me..

Just tea.. y frutas. No huevos, no queso, no manteca, no jamón por mí
Good Morning Puerto Ayora

Much quieter than at 3 am when the streets were "pumping" from the all night karaoke and discotecas
Morning Walk

Heading to Charles Darwin Research Station
Local Fish Market

A favorite for locals, pelicans and sea lions
The Pelican Brief..

Just patiently waiting for his catch of the day
Let Sleeping..

Sea Lion.. Lie
Seaside Alley..

Along our walk to Charles Darwin Research Station
The Inspiration

For all that goes on here to preserve this ecosystem and the Galápagos
At First A Surprise

But the Pacific is known for the occasional seismic activity
Galápagos National Park

The Charles Darwin Research Station is a part of the National Park and requires a guide to visit. About a 10-15 walk from the main entrance
The Galápagos

A nice overall picture of this unique archipelago on the planet