Mike and Brenda Dewey at Machu Picchu on April 14. We visited
again the morning of April 15 and it was clear and sunny. We could
see far-away snow-covered Andean Alps and glaciers
Mike and
Brenda
at the
Galapagos
Tortoise
reserve on
Santa Cruz
island. is
tortoise was
around 500
lbs. and
estimated to
be 100 years
old
Waved Albatross, Espanola Island, Galapagos. e albatross were
just returning to the island. ey are monogamous, and return
to this island each year where they will reunite with their partner.
We saw many of them engaging in their courtship rituals.
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you going to the community's concert night? Getting out, no matter where, is
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Near or Far
Blue-footed
Boobies
Fernandina
Island,
Galapagos
