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The Giant Galapagos Tortoise lives to be 200 years old but is very endangered. The Frigate male has a bright red gular pouch that is inflated when they are breeding. The Iquanas are fearsome looking but harmless. The land Iguanas are very colorful, whereas the marine Iquanas are greys and backs and blend in with the rocks. The waved Albatross is the largest Galapagos bird. Last and most unusual is the rare and endangered Blue Shirted Boobie.

These are a few of our favorite things

We saw so many wonderful animals while on the Galapagos Islands that it is hard t pick a favorite, but the Blue Footed Boobie is right up there with our very favorite. They were so fearless of us, standing within inches as we walked by. They have a mating dance that brings to mind Morris dancing, as they click their beaks togather. The Sea Lions were adorable, especially the little pup that wandered up and down the beach looking for his mommy. The Iquana with scary looking but harmless, the frigate Birds with their puffed up red chests impressive and the Albatros very innocent ooking. The white sand beachs and turquoise water were beautiful. We spent a wonderful week aboard the Tiptop III.

We're back

We had a wonderful vacation, one month in Ecuador, but it is good to be home also. The best part of the trip, the Galapagos. The worst part, the 2 hours getting through customs at LAX and the 2 1/2 hour drive home in rush hour traffic.