Today we went up to the highlands of Santa Cruz and hiked through natural Giant Tortoise habitat. We saw 2 tortoises but there were foot tracks in the mud on the trail and also going into the scrub in numerous places so there were many tortoises around.
Photo 1: Giant 25 year old tortoise in the wild at Santa Cruz highlands
We then hiked through a giant lava tube which went for almost a kilometre. Fascinating!!
Photo 2: Entrance to the Lava tubes
Photo 3: Don't know what we would have done if the lights had failed!!
Photo 4: Ross is happy to be out of the Lava tubes into the lush green forest
The day was topped off by a visit to huge volcanic twin sink holes.
We then provisioned for the 3000 nautical miles to the Marques at the local fruit and vegetable market.
Photo 5: Construction Galapagos style
After stowing we spent a last evening in Puerto Ayora enjoying the ambience and had a lovely meal at the local Italian restaurant.
Photo 6: Ross enjoying a Cervesa at the Surf Club
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