Dream Trip - Galapagos Islands Part 3

On the third day we made arrangements with W (who had picked us up when we arrived in Galapagos) for a day trip. We would be visiting El Chato Ranch Giant Tortoise Reserve where the tortoises are in their natural habitat. But first we had breakfast at our favorite spot in town, - Kale. Then we got a taxi (one of the white pickup trucks ) back to the apartment where W picked us up. 

At El Chato Ranch they have a supply of rubber boots you can wear that are good for walking around through the tall grass. They were especially good on this day because it was raining. We roamed around for quite a while, walking very close to the tortoises. They were big and it was fun just to be able to walk so close and actually be among them (had to watch out for the big poop). We got lots of photos. They have a snack bar there and we had some refreshments before walking to a lava tunnel. This is where the lava flowed through and made a cave. There were a lot of steps going down into the cave. We had fun exploring. 

 

                                 

                                   
                                                                                        

                          

                                                                                        

                                 

                                                                     

Our next stop was Garrapaterro Beach. It was a beautiful spot - white sand and aqua blue water - and we had it all to ourselves. In the distance there was a small pool with flamingos. As we walked into the water it was nice to feel the firm sandy bottom. What a peaceful way to end an adventurous day!

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