Is That A...

Yes, a penguin near the equator.. Amazing nature
The Boobies

Our first sighting with promises of more to come
Captain Sea Lion..

We wondered how this sea lion got onboard.. Apparently, sea lions build up enough speed to make the jump on deck
Ground Transportation

With "Galápagos A/C".. the whole window is missing on boarding door.. Cool
Imported Galápagos Flamingos

Brought here on trade winds these flamingos are stuck here.. unable to fly back North America or mainland Ecuador
Flamingos...

Reflecting in the afternoon sun
After A Short Visit..

With the flamingos, we're on our way for an afternoon hike with the AC at full blast
Start Of Hike..

With a nice beach just a short distance away
La Playtia..

A short walk from the trailhead for a swim before or after your hike
Cactuses.. The Inside Story

A dead cactus allows us to see inside of it and the sponge like structure that helps it survive the dry season
Black, Button and Red..

The three types of mangrove plants here all identified in different ways. The "Button" from the shape of it's flower buds, "Red" from the color of it's roots, "Black" from the way it dances in theOkumaya devam et
The Cactus I Know...

I think this one is from Arizona.. it's believed to live up to 150 years
Mirador Los Tunos

" Salt Lakes" rich with nutrients for the local birds to dine on
Red Mangrove Seed

Eventually it's dropped.. like the one on the ground.. to be carried by wind or water to a new destination to begin it's life
Playa del Amor

A marine Iguana nesting ground
Crashing Waves

Adds to the peacefulness of being here
Low Tide..

Leaves behind natural swimming pools surrounded by black lava rocks
Las Tre Amigas..

The girls out sunbathing
Baby Iguana..

One that may not have survived due to one of it's natural predators like a feral cat
Lava Tunnel..

No doubt produced by an eruption from a volcano that sits thousands of feet above us
Salt Water.. And Colorful Crab.

Inside of Lava Tunnel
A Short Beach Stop..

Then ends up being una cerveza y panadería one for me
Coco de Pan..

And Banana Bread.. moist with just the right amount of flavor and sweetness
BJ For $7 Beer..

Large Coconuts, Beach Views and Wi-Fi
Welcome Back Snack

Warm and Fresh popcorn with guanábana juice
Amy Slife
really cool