Southern Isabela
We were exploring the western realm of Isabela Island, where once upon a time privateers, pirates, and whalers came to look for water and tortoises. Some of these sailors became inspired by the rough, inhospitable terrain of the islands, and the strange creatures found here. Several accounts, described the islands to be enchanted; others like Charles Darwin thought that “nothing could be less inviting” as the first impression.
As of yet, no one can rightly say that the islands did not cast a spell on them; one way or another they are never forgotten. Herman Melville was inspired to write Moby Dick based on a real incident: a sperm whale sunk a whaling boat close to these waters. Another legendary tale of inspiration was Alexander Selkirk's, who was rescued from Juan Fernandez Islands in 1708; his incredible story went on to inspire a famous character: Robinson Crusoe. He arrived to Galápagos after being rescued by pirates who sacked Guayaquil.
For all of us the Galápagos islands are always an inspiration. Every time we go ashore we find iguanas, sea lions, tortoises, and sea turtles within the amazing landscape. We all seem to be transported back in time, to when reptiles were the ones ruling the planet with a hiss. Today we found colorful land iguanas, tortoises, finches, mockingbirds, flamingos, penguins, and cacti. We were amazed with the large heads of coral uplifted by volcanic activity. Above all we retuned our senses with the beauty of the islands, their sounds and soul.
We were exploring the western realm of Isabela Island, where once upon a time privateers, pirates, and whalers came to look for water and tortoises. Some of these sailors became inspired by the rough, inhospitable terrain of the islands, and the strange creatures found here. Several accounts, described the islands to be enchanted; others like Charles Darwin thought that “nothing could be less inviting” as the first impression.
As of yet, no one can rightly say that the islands did not cast a spell on them; one way or another they are never forgotten. Herman Melville was inspired to write Moby Dick based on a real incident: a sperm whale sunk a whaling boat close to these waters. Another legendary tale of inspiration was Alexander Selkirk's, who was rescued from Juan Fernandez Islands in 1708; his incredible story went on to inspire a famous character: Robinson Crusoe. He arrived to Galápagos after being rescued by pirates who sacked Guayaquil.
For all of us the Galápagos islands are always an inspiration. Every time we go ashore we find iguanas, sea lions, tortoises, and sea turtles within the amazing landscape. We all seem to be transported back in time, to when reptiles were the ones ruling the planet with a hiss. Today we found colorful land iguanas, tortoises, finches, mockingbirds, flamingos, penguins, and cacti. We were amazed with the large heads of coral uplifted by volcanic activity. Above all we retuned our senses with the beauty of the islands, their sounds and soul.
