The Manzanillo Tree

One way to ruin your day. Native to the Galápagos it's fruit is poisonous and it also produces an irritant
Amazing Animal

My Favorite Tortoises

Tortoise Yoga..

Let's start with some neck stretching.. Breathe In.. Breathe Out..
Michaelangelo...

Did you tell them I was slow.. and lazy? I'm going to come over there and kick your..
Time For A Dip

Being in water helps to regulate body temperature which is important for these reptiles.
You Need Protection..

As a baby tortoise from natural predators like rats and feral cats. At 5pm baby tortoise here are caged in overnight.
Tortoise Pick Up Line..

Includes not just.. "What's your number?" but also "What's your color?".. Your color determine what Galápagos island you're from.
I'm Not Really Yellow ..

It's just a leaf..
Hello George..

The Galápagos most famous tortoise. A last species member found alone around the age of 19.. but lived on 100 years.
All In The Tail..

Scientists attempt to produce offspring from George but after 100 years or so seems like his tail quit working..or produced slow swimmers.
A Whale Of A Tale..

Bryde's Whale.. Top speed 20-25km and can dive to 300 meters
Inside A Shell

It's all connected.. Not like a Ninja Turtle
Brilliant.. But

Not very organized.
La Policía..

Seen around town but our guide boasts of how safe it is here. So far no reason not to believe him. Most encounters with the locals involves a "Bueno.. or Buenas"
Seaside View

Of Puerto Ayora
Hello..

See ya..
Local Cemetery

Lots of whitewashed elevated graves
A Hot Afternoon..

Made bearable by a local beer and fried plantains as we wait for our initial ship boarding across from the main marine terminal.
Edgar.. We See You

But a Cerveza Grande has 4 of is running late fo our 12pm pier departure
Baby Sharks..

Hanging out in the marina
Boarding Time

Where a dingy will take us to our boat anchored away from the marina
All Aboard..

And we are crossing a colorful and beautiful harbor area
Welcome Aboard..

The Golondrina I..