Galápagos Islands

[georgechilcs]

So I just spent a month in the Galapagos working with these guys they are beautiful and just a bit bigger than my own little greek aha (I mean their heads were bigger than little Diggs) so I thought I'd share some pics I have hundreds but here's a few I'll upload more once I filter the dud ones.

 

[Sulcata_Sandy]

Wow. I'd pay billions to go see them in person.
I'm in aw.

 

[wellington]

Wow, how fun. Love the pics and the last one is really funny. Did you learn anything about them that you think would be informative to share with us

 

[Pokeymeg]

Wow, how heavy is that shell??

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[Holycow]

Wow, that looks like fun. It's amazing to see how much that Galapagos tort's head looks like a sulcatas head in the 3rd photo!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tom]

Very cool. Thank you for posting.

 

[Laura]

Do share more.. How did you get that chance to be there for a month?! I want to go there for vacation..

 

[Mrturtle527]

OMG I am so jealous. I just was looking into going here for a vacation and my husband thinks I am insane! Please do share details of what you learned. When is the best time of hear to go, which areas are must visits, input on which vacations type packages to take - I heard small cruise ships (under 30).

I am putting this on my bucket list and hope to go in the next 2 years.

 

[georgechilcs]

I got the opportunity through college seeing as I want to study Zoology! We used the tour company SharkSky for the snorkelling etc and I highly recommend them. I only just got back so it was winter over there but it's the best weather for snorkelling as the water is colder so more fish are brought in due to plankton etc. for the tortoises you must visit Isabella island and Floreana island. If you trek up to the highlands on Santa Cruz you can see them in the wild which is amazing! And also Santa Cruz has the Darwin Research Centre where Lonesome George lived which is definitely worth a visit! Let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to answer!

 

[DeanS]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!