Galapagos Santa Cruz2Return to Santa Cruz, this time to the southern town of Puerto Ayora. MG 1561This is the home of the Charles Darwin Research Station. MG 1570 MG 1539 MG 1540 MG 1542 MG 1543The appearance of the alien in the movie E.T. was inspired by these tortoises. MG 1551Young turtles are vulnerable to predators, adults are not. MG 1558 MG 1562The tail, spine and head of a whale. MG 1563Know your tortoises! Each island has its own species. MG 1577Tortoises at a highland sanctuary on Santa Cruz. IMG 3911 IMG 3892 MG 1590 MVI 1591 MG 1601Poldi inspects a shell. IMG 6908Some of our mates try them on for size. MG 1613We're at the waiting area for the return ride to the ship, but the benches are occupied. IMG 6917The crew and staff of M/Y Letty. 2018-12-07 Santiago2018-12-09 Wolf Island, San Cristobal