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     jamie Citizen Username: Jamie  Post Number: 553 Registered: 6-2001  |
Hi Everyone! I arrived here in the Galapagos yesterday. Weather is great - thought I would post a few pics and blurbs. Here's a local sea lion:  Sea Lions here are about as plentiful as Squirrels are at home. At any time you can go to the water's edge and view dozens lying around. And when you are in the water, they are extremely playful. My first day I witnessed kids on boogie boards riding waves in right alongside the Sea Lions. Today I did some snorkeling which took a bit of getting used to. My first time snorkeling was next to this giant rock formation called Kicker Rock. I have my camera in a aqua case - but it took enough effort to learn snorkeling. So, underwater photography is not my forte yet.  Here's a blue footed boobie with young. One of the birds that the Galapagos is most well known for:  So I went back snorkeling in another section - here's a sea lion playing nearby me. One thing this guy liked to do was to swim right up to my face - then swim away - then underneath and all around me.  That's all for now - I'm a bit tired from sea kayaking. | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster Post Number: 3660 Registered: 7-2002  |
Very cool, thanks Jamie, have fun.... | ||
| justmelaura Citizen Username: Justmelaura Post Number: 657 Registered: 5-2001 |
You just won my vote. Wish i was there... | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2298 Registered: 11-2001  |
Jamie - looks great so far. Take lots of pictures, have lots of fun, and wear lots of sunscreen!!! | ||
| SO Ref Citizen Username: So_refugee Post Number: 1918 Registered: 2-2005  |
Looks like you're having fun down there. Can't wait for the slide show!! | ||
| las Citizen Username: Las Post Number: 1891 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jamie saw a blue footed boobie! | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2376 Registered: 8-2003  |
I AM a blue footed boobie. Jamie - have fun! Take ess' advice and wear sunscreen! your pictures are beautiful and you make me wish I were there | ||
| MeAndTheBoys Citizen Username: Meandtheboys Post Number: 4036 Registered: 12-2004  |
I AM SO JEALOUS! What a wonderful experience for you Jamie. Hope to go there some day before I die. So I guess it's true what they quote you as saying in the Star Ledger article, being the brains behind MOL really does pay the bills! | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 5729 Registered: 3-2002 |
I AM a blue footed boobie. wear more sensible shoes then! | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1272 Registered: 5-2005  |
Beautiful shots - it looks so peaceful. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 9914 Registered: 4-1997  |
Not so peaceful http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/06/20/pacific.storm.ap/index.html | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2306 Registered: 11-2001 |
Jamie, post again soon so we all know you are OK!!! | ||
| notehead Supporter Username: Notehead Post Number: 3465 Registered: 5-2001  |
I still wish I was there! Looks super, Jamie! | ||
| Shanabana Citizen Username: Shanabana Post Number: 595 Registered: 10-2005  |
So, the Galapagos has wireless? Did Darwin know about that? | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 9918 Registered: 4-1997 |
Darwin blogged (boat log). | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1283 Registered: 5-2005 |
Keep posting!!! | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2307 Registered: 11-2001 |
So not only did Darwin study evolution of the species, he also was a pioneer of the evolution of communication. Amazing. | ||
| red Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 5907 Registered: 2-2003  |
Those pictures are so beautiful...makes me feel peaceful just looking at them. | ||
| jamie Citizen Username: Jamie Post Number: 554 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hey - Just a quick hello I don´t have my laptop - so no more pics today. The weather article posted above had no effect on the islands. It´s been overcast - only rain in the higher elevations. Boating between a couple of the islands today was a bit rough, in fact the Gilligan´s Island theme song kept going through my head. I did a bit more kayaking today - I like it, but prefer to kayak in rivers where you have a current in your favor. Also snorkelled by Santa Fe, I left the camera behind to focus on my snorkeling skills - I´m getting the hand of it. Swam amongst thousands of fish, a few sharks and sea lions too. Tomorrow I´m up early to visit Darwin´s Station, then off to mountain bike in the highlands. Hope to post more tomorrow. | ||
| red Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 5911 Registered: 2-2003 |
Wow, Jaime it sounds like you are a great time....can't wait for more pics! | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2322 Registered: 11-2001 |
Jamie! Sounds so wonderful. Glad you are having fun! | ||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 23347 Registered: 6-2001  |
Sounds perfect - seaside, redolent with sea life and beautiful vistas, snorkeling is the best! Ocean kayaks are much different than river kayaks (obviously) so make sure you're using the correct paddle, etc. Post pictures and do stand-up for the natives. If you need an assistant Galapogos tour director, please let me know ASAP. | ||
| jamie Citizen Username: Jamie Post Number: 555 Registered: 6-2001 |
ok, here's a few more pics: The most famous relative:  These marine lizards are everywhere:  I snorkelled with a few Galapagos Sharks - this is a white tipped one:  A few Galapagos Penguins:  And a Great Blue Heron:  | ||
| las Citizen Username: Las Post Number: 1935 Registered: 10-2003 |
WOW-WOW-WOW!!! | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2392 Registered: 11-2001 |
Jamie, those are beautiful pictures. I hope you are having a great time. | ||
| red Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 6013 Registered: 2-2003 |
They are great... | ||
| jamie Citizen Username: Jamie Post Number: 559 Registered: 6-2001 |
I am back - here are two days worth of pics - more to come: http://www.jamieross.com/galapagos/0618gallery/ http://www.jamieross.com/galapagos/0619gallery/ | ||
| joy Citizen Username: Joy Post Number: 511 Registered: 5-2001  |
so cool! | ||
| las Citizen Username: Las Post Number: 1960 Registered: 10-2003 |
Welcome home, Jamie! I can't wait to hear the anecdotes behind these photos. | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2441 Registered: 11-2001 |
Jamie, the pictures are gorgeous. Glad you're home and am also looking forward to hearing tales from the Galapagos. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1578 Registered: 5-2005 |
Welcome back, and Thank you for sharing such wonderful images.. | ||
| Colleen Citizen Username: Cbroderick Post Number: 199 Registered: 7-2001  |
Wow, that's really amazing that you can get so close to all the animals. Glad you had a good time! |
