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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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Kayaking and Tortuga Bay
We set out for kayaking this morning, only to find out that the truck carrying all the kayaks had broken down! But as we waited at the dock, we played a game called eyes ears mouth, trying to work in groups to reach an object. After a short time, the kayaks arrived and we were… Read More
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First Days in Galapagos
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 in to our swim suits and headed to see tortoises and snorkel after. The tortoises ranged from more than a… Read More
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Welcome to Galapagos Summer 2015
Hola chicos! Welcome to the Galapagos program! Bienvenidos from your trip leaders. We are in Miami right now for staff training and are getting really excited to meet you all soon and start our Galapagos adventures together. We hope you are thrilled to have a sustainable summer with us! Saludos, Your trip leaders Allie and… Read More
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