Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos (March, 2005)

We are fortunate to have lots of kid boats here, mostly from England and South Africa.  This is just some of the kid crowd!

Emily took this photo at a tortoise reserve on San Cristobal.  The tortoise population is 1/10 what it used to be, so they have hatcheries and protected areas to help rebuild the population.

Mom called to one of them, who immediately replied and swam out to kiss her.

Sleeping baby sea lions.

Then the baby proceeded to nurse.   Sea lions can rest comfortably on any old rock.  I wish I could do that..