Galapagos Marine Iguana
Marine Iguanas can dive to 30 feet.
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Amazing, spectacular, indescribable, the Galapagos never dissapoint.
Parting shots : Galapagos
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Category Archives: Galapagos
Viewings of Galapagos from Silver Sea
Frigatebird flapping for attention
Passing Scenery – Galapagos
Silver Sea Galapagos – Home for the Next 8 Days
Silver Sea Galapagos
Silver Sea Galapagos is a relatively new introduction to options for a Galapagos Journey. It is a 50 cabin luxury expedition ship. With two restaurants, the food options are delightful. Of course Silver Sea has the usual unparalleled Butler service. Any wish – within limits- is their command. The staff has been outstanding, another Silver Sea standard. Cabins are large for an expedition ship, the only thing missing are bathtubs. They use zodiacs for forays into the islands and the guides are top notch. The daily schedule is jam packed. You will not miss one bird, iguana or anything that moves. This is NOT roughing it.
Sightings on Rapida Island Galapagos
Galapagos Grey Herron
Galapagos Land Iguana
Galapagos Land Iguana
Galapagos Land Iquanas often reach 3 feet in length. North Seymour Island also has Sea Iguanas, but smaller in size.
Magnificent Frigatebird on North Seymour Island
Magnificent Frigatebird trying attract attention
Found on North Seymour Island, Galapagos. Stunning birds, we see thousands of them on this island.
Galapagos: North Seymour Island
Blue Footed Boobys
On North Seymour we encounter the blue footed booby. This bird does an elaborate mating dance – shifting from one foot to another – trying to gain his future mate’s attention.
Other sightings include Land Iguanas, Magnificent Frigatebirds, Sea lions, Swallowtailed Gulls, Brown Pelicans, Galapagos Yellow Finches and Marine Iguanas.
Blue Footed Booby- trying out his mating dance
Baby Sea Lion -Darwin Bay, Galapagos
Crab at Darwin Bay
Galapagos: Genovesa Island
Red Footed Booby
Genovesa island -our first stop on the Galapagos itinerary, is a protected haven for birds. One sees hundreds if not thousands of birds flying all over the volcanic island. Many are nesting and completely unafraid of humans. There are no predators of any sort, so they are completely habituated.
Galapagos: One of a Kind Archipelago
Red Footed Booby
Nasca Booby- Genovese Island, Galapagos
Galapagos is must experience for any Intrepid Traveler!
I had the privilege of sailing with Silver Sea Galapagos, a new expedition ship sailing the Galápagos Islands. We traveled to a different island- sometimes two, each day. Each island has it’s own marvels. Our first Island to explore was Genovese in the northern part of the group. It is aptly named bird island.
Quito Ecuador, a Pleasant Surprise
St Francis Cathedral and Convent courtyard
Cotopaxi Volcano starting to erupt.
Surrounded by 7 active volcanoes, Quito was declared Unesco’s first World heritage city in 1959. With a beautiful colonial architectural center, Quito was built in the 16th century over ancient Inca ruins. Surrounding the city are spectacular mountains filled with a multitude of birds, bears, and tropical flora. Lots to do and see in Quito! Especially if you are tying it to a visit to the Galapagos and want to add some days in Ecuador.
Dispatches from the Road 