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First Day in Guayaquil
We spent the day in Guayaquil with the group getting ready for Galapagos! We’ve been getting to know each other and exploring the city, adjusting to the tropical heat. The highlight of the day included this iguana park, where many iguanas roam around and go about their business without much notice of the people. Looking… Read More
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Welcome to Galapagos 2017
Hola amigos! We’re getting ready to start our trip in a few weeks and can’t wait to meet you all! The Galápagos Islands are an amazing place and there we will hike around volcanoes, swim with sea lions and see countless endemic birds. Get ready to dive into some of the issues facing this unique… Read More
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Bartoleme and Tortuga Bay
We’ve been having an incredible past few days on the islands! On Wednesday afternoon we went surfing at tortuga bay, a white sand beach just a couple miles outside of the town. It was a blast! Luis, our guide, is also a surf expert so he gave us a quick lesson and then helped us get… Read More
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Galapagos First Days
We made it to Galapagos! After a long day of travel and arriving in Guayaquil, we headed out early Sunday morning for the islands. Surprisingly, when we got to the island of Baltra it was scattered with cacti and desert-like. Our guide, Luis, met us right at the airport and immediately introduced us to the island… Read More
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Welcome to Galapagos 2016
Hey!!! Allie and Skyeler here, getting psyched for our Galapagos trip!! Hope you all are getting prepared to snorkel, kayak, and hike through this magical archipelago!! We’ve both been to the islands before and are still SUPER pumped to return and explore. See you all on Saturday!! Allie & Skyeler
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Bartoleme – Crossroads of Conservation Group Journal Entry
Today we woke up at 5:30 and everyone was tired, but filled with enthusiasm for the extravagant adventure we had planned for the day. Luis, our trusted companion and fearless leader, greeted us on the bus ride to the boat. Once the group set foot on the boat, the journey commenced. The boat ride was… Read More
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Galapagos Tortoises – Crossroads of Conservation Group Journal Entry
Today we woke up at 7 am to have breakfast, which was great. Simple bananas, peanut butter, bread with cheese, and coffee. Even black, Galapagos coffee is more than amazing. After breakfast we got changed into our bathing suits and headed to see tortoises and snorkel. The tortoises ranged from more than a meter and… Read More
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Sustainability in Practice
Why and how was a small community service project going to change or add to the sustainability of the Galapagos? This is what I thought to myself as music floated through the semi-warm air, indistinct words and heavy electronic rap beats—the typical selection for the group to listen to while doing activities around the Galapagos…. Read More
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Galapagos Student Essay
I was in my living room when my mother showed me the email of the Sustainable Summer Program. When she urged me to sign up, I figured why not, no harm in at least applying for it. In that simple decision it took me to the Galapagos Islands for 10 days with the most amazing… Read More
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The Galapagos Student Essay
Waking up at five o’clock in the morning may not seem like the best thing in the world for most people, but when you’re in the Galapagos, an early wake up makes a great day. Being exhausted from the long day before, I woke up and hobbled onto the bus only to fall straight back… Read More
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