The first thing you notice when you get to the Galapagos is how stark everything looks. It is a region of contrasts. On the coast of the islands, it is almost a desert. Up in the highlands there is lush vegetation.
Beauty is everywhere, especially along the shore.
Of course, it’s the animals we all came here to see.
The sea lions are everywhere. I don’t think a day went by that we didn’t see some. And, on a couple of islands, you had to be careful not to trip over them.
The blue footed boobie is perhabs the most famous animal of the islands and they did not disappoint. The instensity of the color of the feet depends on when they last ate. The bluer the feet, the more recent the meal. They are also known as the clowns of the Galapagos and you can certainly see why. Their faces are just so goofy. I fell in love.
The juveniles’ feet arent blue yet, but their faces are still fantastic.
Boobie chicks are really fluffy.
There is also a red footed boobie. Not as common and much shyer (shier?), but we were able to see a few on the second to last day.
They have really beautiful blue faces. Yes, that really is the color.
And their chicks are just as fluffy…
More to follow in Galapagos II.
Your adventure continues; thanks for additional pics! Safe journey….