Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Galapagos Islands

Just back from the week on the Galapagos Islands. it was awesome ... the wildlife there is very unique as all the animals evolved in isolation. They even have penuigns ... on the equator!

Our boat was nice, although the sea was quite rough ... and we both suffered a bit with sea sickness, but it got better towards the end of the week.

Below are some pictures from the week

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Me & A Giant Tortise ... the almost the only place in the world they are found in the wild

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Blue Footed Boobie Birds

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Giant Turtles ... got to snorkel with these guys as well as some Sting Rays and Reef Sharks ... I wasn't making any sudden movements !

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On one of the Galapagos's many beaches


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Sending a postcard to Granny ... I sent it from a old seafarer's post office box ... you have to rely on another sea farer (or tourist) coming, checking the post box & bringing it back to Ireland to send it ... it may take a while

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Some furry seals ... there were thousands of these. Got to snorkel with them as well!

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