Day 2 Galapagos — Dry Landing Genovesa ( Tower)
This morning we take the panga to shore and dock. We don’t get in the water. The island is named after the Italian city of Genoa, in honor of Christopher Columbus. We landed at Prince Philips Steps. It is a steep rock staircase that we climb to take the trail to the nesting ground of Red Footed Boobies and lots of other birds.
Our group of ten followed the guide and clicked pictures like mad when we spotted our first Red Footed Boobie and Frigate birds up close. I expected them to fly away so I took pictures from the distance. I just couldn’t believe how they innocently stayed close and watched us. Just as curious about us as we about them!!
The island itself is a rugged rocky place. To me it seemed like it is from the beginning of time. When in actual fact it’s quite new, as islands go, having been formed by a volcano.
Those Boobies are super cute !
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They are so unusual..first I have ever seen them.
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I agree with you it is fascinating to see the animals so closely without fear or aggression. Indeed it is like going back to the beginning of time when everything was peace and harmony, at least we can dream of it.
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Yes. It is such a peaceful place to visit…..like stepping back in time.
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Amazing bird pictures.
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Thanks. First and only time I have seen those type of birds.
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They really are beautiful. I still hope to get the the Galapagos at some point.
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Great photos! I love the portrait of the red footed boobie bird, he looks so happy 🙂
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Thanks. It is a fascinating place to visit.
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I love the Boobie picture. The Red Footed ones we saw we in their nests with babies on their feet.
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It is a fascinating place to see such a variety of birds…makes me want to return.
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I’d love another visit to Galapagos too
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The Boobie has a great smile! 😂❤️
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He is a poser!!
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