While many people associate the Galápagos with Charles Darwin and his theories of evolution, what they may not realize is that the islands themselves evolve over time as well. The tectonic plates that caused the volcanic eruptions that became islands continue to move eastward at the rate of a few inches a year. Continue reading “Galápagos Close-Up: Isabela”
There are few places in the world more “wonder-full” than the Galápagos Islands. A magical combination of wilderness (only three of the 19 islands have any resident population of the human kind) and wildlife, activities in the archipelago are strictly regulated by the Ecuadorian government and its National Park Service in order to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. I cannot think of another place I have visited where a picture is indeed worth more than a thousand words. Accordingly, my Galápagos posts will present a photographic record of a week beyond my imagination — with a few fun facts thrown in. As an introduction, here are seven of the infinite wonders we saw in just one week. Continue reading “Seven Wonders of The Galápagos”
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