As a recap, it has been the biggest dream of mine to go to the Galapagos Islands since I was 6 years old. I was incredibly blessed with the opportunity to do so this summer. This post will cover day 6 of the incredible 10-day journey. If you missed the previous posts, you can start the series here.
Day 6 (Isabela Island): Prior to beginning this trip, there was only one activity I was terrified about doing. We were told early on in the planning stages that we would be doing a 13-mile hike (round-trip) up and down Volcán Sierra Negra (Sierra Negra Volcano). Now, I am not in shape whatsoever. I am definitely one to pick a large milkshake rather than a salad, so the idea of this hike terrified this little out-of-shape body of mine. The plan was to work out every day, go swimming, and run in order to prepare for this hike. You can imagine how far this plan went…Netflix, cookies, and Chinese food won out every single time.
Luckily for me, our tour guides had planned out other activities for the afternoon, so we did the “shortcut” trail, which was only 6.2 miles round trip. As you can imagine, it was still really difficult, but I managed to make it to the top and see a crater that was roughly six miles wide. The beautiful view was well worth the difficult hike.
Following the hike back down, we went to our third and final tortoise breeding center of the trip. This was probably my favorite because they were able to actually preserve the embryonic growth of baby tortoises. They brought out preserved tortoise embryos that were one, two, three, and four months old (they hatch at five to eight months). It was truly amazing to see the progression of how these little creatures develop.
There were so many tortoises at this breeding center, once again, of all ages!
We left the breeding center and walked on a trail that led us to an area called the “Wetlands.” We were able to see our first wild flamingos here! They were absolutely beautiful and very pink!
Following the Wetlands, we were given free time in the town and on the beach. I was able to get the marine iguana shot that I had in my mind prior to the trip. I was able to enjoy watching several iguanas and sally lightfoot crabs.
I ended the day at a restaurant where I got crepes and some free wifi to call back home. We were able to watch the sunset on the way back to the yacht. A beautiful end to a beautiful day.
Up next, Day 7: Isabela Island
looks like it was quite the adventure I have always found those tortoises interesting.
and the sunset is incredible
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It was definitely an adventure! The tortoises were my favorite animal of the islands! Thank you for stopping by to read! 🙂
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This sounds like an amazing experience! And I think the cell phone sunset shot is still beautiful, even if it didn’t do it justice.
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Thank you so much Traci! You are so sweet! The sunset was really, really incredible!
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Beautiful photos and what a lovely experience! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Thank you so much Erin! I always love seeing your comments! 🙂
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Wow, absolutely gorgeous! ❤ Cher xo
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate you stopping by to read! 🙂
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Thank you my dear! 🙂
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this post is amazing! loving all of the photos!
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and love when people love my work! 🙂
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Amazing post and amazing pictures 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I really appreciate it!
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Green with envy of your adventure! And I think the sunset looks pretty cool 😉
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Awh, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙂
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Oh my God, awesome post and lovely pictures 😍😊😊
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Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words and for reading! 🙂
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this just made my heart happy. Galapagos are on my list and I’m enamored with turtles! Thank you for sharing your adventure and these stunning photos!
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Thank you so much! I really hope you are able to visit the Galapagos one day! Turtles are easily my favorite animals! They just bring me so much joy! 🙂
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It must have been a wonderful experience, congrats.
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Thank you for reading! It was an incredible experience! 🙂
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Your gallery-filled site takes ages to load on my very, very slow rural broadband (which is not your fault!) but I always wait because it’s always worth it. 🙂
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That slow wifi can really be tough! I hope all of the photos were well worth the wait! Thank you for reading (and waiting)! 🙂
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I just went to a sea turtle center in Georgia yesterday! They are such incredible and stunningly beautiful animals. I am glad you had fun and your pictures are amazing! Thanks for sharing! ❤
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It wasn’t the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center, was it? I visited that one about two years ago and loved it! They had lots of beautiful turtles to visit! 🙂 Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
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No it was the center on Jekyll Island. It was incredible! You are very welcome! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
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Oh, I will have to visit that one the next time I am in the area! Thank you! 🙂
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Yes! You definitely will have too! 🙂 You are very welcome sweets! Hope you have an amazing day! ❤
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Same to you! 🙂 ❤
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I jumped in at Day 6 and I loved it! Wonderful photos, too. I have to go back and start reading about your trip from the start!
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I hope all of the other days are just as enjoyable for you! I really appreciate you taking the time to read! 🙂
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Great photos of that tortoise.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and reading! 🙂
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That was really cool. I visited Ecuador earlier this year and I had the chance to see the Galápagos Islands. Great photos, by the way!
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That’s so amazing! Did you just love the Islands? It was the best experience of my life so far! Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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Thank you. Yes, it was a great experience visiting the islands as well as parts of mainland Ecuador. Did you visit any other parts of that country?
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I was only in mainland Ecuador as a layover destination to get to the islands. We spent a full day in Quito (https://adventuresofanewfloridian.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/my-great-galapagos-trip-days-1-2/) and were able to explore quite a bit of the city and visit the equator. And then on the way back, we had a very long layover in Guayaquil, but we were exhausted from our travels (we spent a few hours early in the morning on North Seymour Island) and didn’t want to worry about trying to get out of the airport, then find a way back, and then go back through security all in time to make our flight, so we spent the entire time in Guayaquil at the airport. Where did you visit in Ecuador?
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That’s cool. I have visited Quito when I first went to Ecuador. We had a big tour in the city and we were in the Hotel Quito which was a nice place. I did visit Guayaquil later on and we went to the Galapagos from that city. Some of the other places I visited were Baños de Agua Santa, Zumbahua, Alausi, Riobamba (briefly), and some other smaller towns although I can’t remember all the names. I do have some pictures up at http://autumnpealmedia.wordpress.com under my Shutterbug Saturday series.
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Oh that is awesome! You’ve made your way around the country! I will definitely check out those pictures! Did you do this as part of a tour group or on a planned trip?
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Thanks! This was a planned trip with my family as one big vacation.
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Wow! That is so awesome! I will be checking all of the photos out tomorrow! 🙂
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Sure thing. Thanks. Also, have a Happy Thanksgiving today!
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Same to you! 🙂
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Amazing pictures, thanks for shaing! :-)c
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Thank you so much for reading! I really appreciate it! 🙂
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My pleasure! :-)c
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Nice
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Thank you! 🙂
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You took some amazing pictures! Love the views from the top of the hike too!
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Awh, thank you so much for checking out my post! Your kind words mean a lot! It was a very rewarding hike! 🙂
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A nice trip!!!…. hahaaa ‘a little out of shape body of mine’ amazing 😀
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Haha thank you so much! 😀 I have to be honest! And don’t worry, this out-of-shape body of mine has gotten no closer to being “in shape” since this trip! LOL!
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Hahaaa….and that’s great to be honest….i like it… 😊
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Haha thank you! 🙂
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Very nice blog!
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
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Hopefully, you can come to the Philippines and Travel the Beautiful places here 🙂
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I cannot even explain how much I would love to do that! Maybe one day! The Phillipines are absolutely on my bucket list! 🙂
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Someday we can meet each other. 🙂
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Yes, absolutely! 🙂
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Your travelogue is so interesting. Anand Bose from Kerala
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to read! 🙂
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Hey there.. awesome blog , can you spare time to read mine?
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Thank you so much! And absolutely! I always visit the blogs of those who comment and/or follow! 🙂
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It was such a great peek into the wonderful trip..I loved it dearest.. You have presented it with your heart…❤❤May God bless you and other great bloggers who are presenting such great works to us and
#inspiring
Wonderful Ma’am❤
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Wow! Thank you so much! This comment is so sweet! God bless you as well! 🙂
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That really is like a dream come true!
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The trip exceeded every expectation I had going in! It was incredible! 🙂
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Wow… way to make me jealous 😀
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Perhaps you will be able to take the same trip one day! 😀 You will see what I mean!
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I hope so, too! I was on the coast of Ecuador before… so close!
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Oh, very close! Maybe next time! 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
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❤️
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Thank you ❤
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I always wondered what “stink eye” meant – Oh THAT”S what they mean hahaha. Yes I recognize that look.
That cell phone sunset – it’s like an egg cracking open with this beautiful bright glowing orange thing inside.
Thank you for all these great picture – I loved seeing them.
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Haha! Yes, the tortoises are really good at giving “sink eyes”! I love the way you described the sunset! The colors were absolutely unreal! Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
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Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Great post! went to Isla de la Plata, just off the coast, a few years back and snorkeled while turtles swam just beneath me. Out of this world experience!
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Swimming with the turtles was one of my favorite experiences! So cool to watch them glide through the water! 🙂
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I absolutely loved reading about your adventure! I’m just so jealous!! ❤❤❤
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I hope that you are able to take a similar trip one day! 🙂
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As a Galapagos dreamer myself this was so much fun to read! What an adventure! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m so glad there are more Galapagos dreamers out there! Thank you for reading! 🙂
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Quite adventures…
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Thank you! 🙂
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Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Nice picture and thanks for sharing with us.
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Thank you for reading! I really appreciate it! 🙂
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Wow what an adventure! Please come check out my fashion blog. I’m new:(
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Thank you very much. I did check out your blog and gave you a follow. Good luck in your blogging adventure!
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I have never been outside the U.S a dream of mine would be to visit Australia! Sounds like you had an amazing trip 🙂
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Australia and New Zealand would be next on my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to visit them! 🙂 Thanks for reading! 🙂
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No problem 🙂
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Sounds like it was amazing 😉
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It most definitely was! 🙂
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Nice
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Thank you. 🙂
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This is so amazing. This has been a dream of mine for years too. I can’t wait to one day mark this off my bucket list. Thank you for sharing your adventure. I can’t wait to read the rest of them.
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I hope that you are able to mark this off your list! It is an incredible experience! 🙂 Thank you for reading and for your kind words! 🙂
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This is incredibly beautiful!! I have learned a lot from this! Thank you for sharing!
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nice work
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A friend of mine has taken that trip and I got to see all his pictures! All I can say is … what a beautiful and colorful aquatic life there! I hope someday to go there also!
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