Never been anyplace where there was a need for a sign like this:
But there definitely was on the Galapagos Islands! The famous giant tortoises are well, GIANT!
This big male had posed for the tourists for several hours, When a 'good looking' young female strolled by he gave chase....love was in the air! The guides told us that even when the female is interested she runs away. If the male has the strength to chase and catch her, then she knows that he is healthy and strong. Good genetic material! Unfortunately we left before we saw how this little love affair ended!
One afternoon I was sitting on the balcony of our room when I heard a rustling in the brush. I wondered what was trying to sneak up on me! YOU can probably guess what it was....
Yep an tortoise happily munching his way through the brush near the rooms.
Galapagos Islands are really a magical place!
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