Going to the Galapagos
Poor John and I are in Quito, Ecuador. We head to the Galapagos Islands in about seven hours. Doubt that I’ll have internet access. Assuming that is the case (and that I don’t post anything before I go to bed), we’ll be back on the 11th. Stay tuned.
P.S. I think this is our boat.
Where to next? 
I recently read sad news from the Galapagos Islands. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2164196/Lonesome-George-LAST-giant-Galapagos-Islands-turtle-dies-age-100.html
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I saw that too. 😦
Hope I can get pics of other ancient turtles.
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It makes my heart break.
Have a great time on the Galapagos islands. It’s one of the things to do on my bucket list.
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We feel so blessed to be able to go. It’s only possible because our first trip plan fell through.
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Enjoy the Galapagos Peggy. That looks like one really good, and comfortable, boat. Will look forward to the next lot of photos.
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We’re looking forward to it. Thanks for the good wishes.
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I was going to post that link about Lonesome George, too. Such a loss. Maybe when you visit they will have some new information. I read they plan to embalm him and maybe he will someday be on display so no one forgets his magnificent species. I assume they will keep DNA samples and maybe in the future he can be cloned.
I’m not always in favor of cloning but when a species goes instinct because of human interference instead of a them going extinct because they have run their evolutionary course… I think they deserve a second chance.
Have a great time. I envy you going to Galapagos.
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We loved the Galapagos and saw Lonesome George’s pen. His memory is treated with great honour here. I didn’t hear about any cloning or other measures though. Will be posting lots of blog items on the Galapagos — a truly unbelievable place.
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