Family Feud

One of the things you become accustomed to is having animals around you at all times. They are not tame but they do not fear humans. You're just another being to them. An you are taught to stay out of their way.

The videos you are about to see are from our departure. All the passengers are 'zodiaced' to the peir where we board buses to the airport. It's not just our ship but there are passengers from another ship intermixed with us. We are now all trained wildlife observers. Of course, the wildlife has moved into town.

One distinction I never appreciated was the difference between sea lions and seals. Galapagos has sea lions -- with some fur seals. What you are about to witness are sea lions -- they are everywhere.

When we arrived in Galapagos and were transported from the airport to the wharf to board our ship, we passed several sea lions basking on the benches. We had not time to observe. However, during our departure, not only were we smarter but we had time to watch what was probably a daily ritual.

Enjoy




I'm sure this scene was repeated many millions of time just before the Superbowl game.

But the story is not over. Junior is coming.



Although I didn't catch it on video -- we were boarding the bus -- Junior climbed up with mom and settled in his nap. No harm done.

The great realization, as you are leaving, is that these events are everyday occurrences in the Galapagos. That's why it is like no place else on earth and needs to be preserved. It is also why this unique location is such an educational opportunity. The catch 22 is that to educated more you potentially destroy the lesson.

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