WE flew in to Baltra Island then took a quick ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island where we were shuttled to a GIANT I mean GIANT TORTISE perserve. Photos below   

 

On this trip we went kayaking below 

 

Checkout the sea Lion on the dock asleep below 

 

WE had lunch in the small town and there was a great church there as well 

 

 

More info on our trip below starting with the incredible Royal Palms Hotel Galapagos (photos below )

 

 

Bike Ride 

One day we went for a 16 mile bike ride below 

 

The Church below in the small town was amazing and I went in and prayed

Saint Francis of Assisi above, my hero above as he loved animals and this is a church school that does a great job