Galapagos Islands

When people first came to the Galapagos Islands, they believed they had found hell on Earth. These islands aren’t hell, but a vibrant crucible of life. The Galapagos Islands are located six hundred miles North of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. They are full of hidden beauty that is otherwise unheard of in much of the world. There are thirteen main islands, each island having its own unique environment, ranging from luscious forests to feisty, flaming mountains. The water surrounding these islands draw creatures from as far as the other end of the Pacific Ocean. There are sea lions, much like those near California. The cold waters surrounding the Galapagos allows them to survive. A male sea lion attracts up to thirty young females during his lifetime. The females each give birth to a single pup. Once they are old enough, the pups go to a kresh and start becoming independent. When the young sea lions are a year or two old they begin to learn hunting skills. Male sea lions have majestic battles over dominance in attempts to become the new “beach master”.

In the air above the ocean soar blue footed boobys that plunge into the water

This transforms the ash fallen galapagos from black and white to every color imaginable. The Galapagos Spring is not like any other spring. Mandy graze on golden flowers, enjoying the change from dry deserts. Frigate birds bathe in rare freshwater basins, formed by layers of dried molten lava. About five hundred flamingos come to enjoy the rare untouched habitat. Female carpenter bees visit the color yellow, making it pointless to have flower be any other color. The rain brings singing birds with it. Male finches entice females by making nests in cactus pads and if she likes it, she will settle in. The finches rule the galapagos, having nearly thirteen different species, varied by their beaks, which depends on their