Diagram of a Blue Footed Booby

The Blue footed booby is a unique creature that gets its Blue feet from Blue collegen in fish they eat. They nest in the ground but hunt at sea. They look really funny but if you get to close sometimes they’ll peck you.(diagram by me)

 

from instagram – blacktip sharks

This admittedly poor night photo shows three blacktip sharks circling our ship. The sharks are attracted to the lights. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

 

Finally Back Home…

  Well, we made it, through all the joy and fun and sights we saw there, we are exhausted. We came back at 2:00 in the morning. It was very interesting to be gone for so long, and probably a good experience too, seeing other parts of the world. I learned a lot, because we … 

 

from instagram – Galapagos sea lions

Juvenile Galapágos sea lions asserting themselves. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

 

from instagram – Sea Arch and Kicker Rock

Exploring a sea arch in a dingy with Kicker Rock / Leon Dormido in the background. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

 

from instagram – Bridge of the Isabella II

The bridge of the yacht Isabella II. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

 

Journal observations from the Isabella II

Morning journal observations from the aft deck of the Isabella II. #trekarooing #galapagos #metropolitantouring @metropolitantouring @yachtisabella2 #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #roadschool

 

Diagram of a lava lizard

Lava lizards are very small and inhabit the Galapagos. They can regrow their tails and experts of camouflage. They a very fast and like to sun bathe. They are fun to take pictures of because you kind of have to chase them. (Diagram by me)

 

Diagram of a Giant Tortoise 

The giant tortoise is truly an amazing creature, he is so big! He is so slow and can live for a very long time. Did you know the record for the slowest tortoise heartbeat is 1 heartbeat an hour? It likely came across the ocean to Galapagos by floating! This massive creature actually floats on … 

 

The Amazing Galapagos

We recently embarked on a 4 day cruise around the Galapagos, we saw many things including turtles, blue footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, and many other animals along with beautiful snorkeling, hiking, beaches, and lots of fun! My favorite animals were the sea lions because they are sooooo cute and also are very playful. …