Saturday, February 9, 2008

The Galapagos Islands

Welcome to another world!!!

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Baby sea lion with sand in its eyes, a family with baby nursing, and a beautiful mug.Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 281Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 261Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 298The famous Galapagos turtlesGalapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 442Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 021A male frigate sitting on the nest with baby bird underneath. Their red waddle inflates when mating.Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 304Red, green marine iquanas get their color from the algae they eat.Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 381The beautiful flamingo gets its color from the shrimp larva they eat.  Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 250We were very honored to visit this magical and majestic land and its unique creatures.Galapagos 12-27-07 to 1-03-08 132