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A safe distance
The idea is that you keep your distance from the animals. Officially, Galapagos tour guides will speak of a 2-meter distance (upping the 1-meter distance previously requested), but this is sometimes the most difficult rule to abide by and enforce … Continue reading
Fundación Galapagos, an overview by Alan Smith
The Galapagos Islands are astonishing! Astonishing, utterly unique and delicate. Darwin realised it, I now realise it and the more people that realise it, the better. As with many of Nature’s most beautiful creations, there is a danger that, in … Continue reading
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Do not touch!
One of the biggest temptations during Galapagos holiday cruises and tours is touching everything around you. The act of “touching”, which is strictly prohibited throughout the park, can be interpreted. Of course you can touch the sand, or touch the … Continue reading
The Galapagos Islands: an ominous past
“Desolate”, “infernal”, “worthless”… not something you’d thumbs up on trip advisor. Yes, that’s how it used to be when you visited the Galapagos. You would really look through your dictionary for the most negative adjectives in there. It is amazing … Continue reading
What you learn on a Galapagos trip
One of the reasons Galapagos travel is considered so educational, is because things are both simple and in your face. You can’t miss the animals, which equates a Galapagos cruise to a trip to the zoo… and zoos are educational. … Continue reading
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