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Title: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 06, 2022, 08:28:49 PM
Has anyone here been there??  I would really like to dive there sometime in the next few years.  Anyway, I was just curious if there were any suggestions there and Ecuador.  Thx.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: lawdog77 on April 07, 2022, 05:12:35 AM
Has anyone here been there??  I would really like to dive there sometime in the next few years.  Anyway, I was just curious if there were any suggestions there and Ecuador.  Thx.
They have an all you can eat tortoise soup. Delightful.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 07, 2022, 05:38:50 AM
Herd da muck divin' iz superb, aina?
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: dgies9156 on April 07, 2022, 08:28:53 AM
Has anyone here been there??  I would really like to dive there sometime in the next few years.  Anyway, I was just curious if there were any suggestions there and Ecuador.  Thx.

My sister did it. Very expensive but she still raves about how wonderful it was.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Jockey on April 07, 2022, 08:41:17 AM
They have an all you can eat tortoise soup. Delightful.

I think you get to hunt them yourself and they they cook ‘em up for you.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 07, 2022, 08:46:31 AM
I think you get to hunt them yourself and they they cook ‘em up for you.


In their own shells.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 07, 2022, 09:36:20 AM
Despite what others might tell you, the blue-footed booby does NOT taste like chicken, they are much tastier.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 07, 2022, 09:46:15 AM
Despite what others might tell you, the blue-footed booby does NOT taste like chicken, they are much tastier.


We all like a good booby.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 11:11:23 AM
My sister did it. Very expensive but she still raves about how wonderful it was.

Ya....it is costly.  Especially getting there.  Ty brother dgies.

The vitriol towards tortoises from other people here is not right and not in the least bit humorous.   We are destroying many our beloved species and your lack of compassion is troubling and disturbing. 
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 11:23:59 AM
Despite what others might tell you, the blue-footed booby does NOT taste like chicken, they are much tastier.

You should apologize Billy.  This is pure evil.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: lawdog77 on April 07, 2022, 12:24:17 PM
The vitriol towards tortoises from other people here is not right and not in the least bit humorous.
There is no vitriol. The tortioises taste delightful.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on April 07, 2022, 03:06:11 PM
You should apologize Billy.  This is pure evil.

But I posted that boobies are better! It would have been disparaging if I said chicken was better.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: JWags85 on April 07, 2022, 03:22:33 PM
Former coworker of mine went and said it was incredible.  She also said that for the right donation to Ecuadorian politicians, you can get a special island dinner tour. 

"Land, Air, and Sea"

Starter selection of Galapagos Tortoise 3 ways.  A main of Galapagos penguin breast with a chilled marine iguana and mangrove salad.  Then its finished with a sweet sugar roasted Darwin finch to be consumed whole
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 07, 2022, 03:37:03 PM
We are destroying many our beloved species and your lack of compassion is troubling and disturbing.

I mean, if you REALLY care about them, you should probable avoid the carbon footprint of getting there, and then disturbing them in their native environment.  Rent a documentary and see it all from the from the comfort of your home, meanwhile helping to save the beloved species.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 05:33:50 PM
I mean, if you REALLY care about them, you should probable avoid the carbon footprint of getting there, and then disturbing them in their native environment.  Rent a documentary and see it all from the from the comfort of your home, meanwhile helping to save the beloved species.

You have people here making comments about eating manatees and lemurs,  among other endangered species, and yet you reprimand me taking an airplane somewhere.  Seems ridiculous to put it mildly.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: pbiflyer on April 07, 2022, 05:45:23 PM
My sister did it. Very expensive but she still raves about how wonderful it was.

Former coworker, who in no way is outdoorsie went, loved it, went back a second time. I can ask who he used if you would like. Been a few years since he last went(B.C.)
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 06:25:34 PM
Former coworker, who in no way is outdoorsie went, loved it, went back a second time. I can ask who he used if you would like. Been a few years since he last went(B.C.)

Whatever is easiest for you pbifllyer.  I appreciate it.  I guess I'm mostly trying to figure out how many days one should spend in Quito or perhaps other spots in Ecuador?  Thx again. 
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 07, 2022, 09:27:19 PM
You have people here making comments about eating manatees and lemurs,  among other endangered species, and yet you reprimand me taking an airplane somewhere.  Seems ridiculous to put it mildly.

Oh, I take plenty of flights, but that's a sure way to create the seafood stew that seems to insult you so much!
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: warriorchick on April 07, 2022, 09:29:12 PM
I mean, if you REALLY care about them, you should probable avoid the carbon footprint of getting there, and then disturbing them in their native environment.  Rent a documentary and see it all from the from the comfort of your home, meanwhile helping to save the beloved species.

Not to mention destroying the coral reefs with his scuba diving and his sunscreen.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Herman Cain on April 07, 2022, 09:38:45 PM
Muggsy:
I have been reading that diving in The Galapagos can be very dangerous with the currents and cold water . They say it’s for advanced divers . I hope you take care if you actually go on this trip
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 09:42:02 PM
Not to mention destroying the coral reefs with his scuba diving and his sunscreen.

I'm well aware, like most divers, of the fragility of coral reefs.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 07, 2022, 09:47:40 PM
Muggsy:
I have been reading that diving in The Galapagos can be very dangerous with the currents and cold water . They say it’s for advanced divers . I hope you take care if you actually go on this trip

Ty Herman.  I'm fairly experienced and won't go when the waters are cool Aug-Dec.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 08, 2022, 03:30:32 AM
If only folks treated each other as well as they cared for and treated animals, aina?
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: swoopem on April 08, 2022, 07:41:58 AM
They have an all you can eat tortoise soup. Delightful.

Some rise
Some fall
Some climb
To get to terrapin (soup)
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 08, 2022, 08:01:06 AM
Yeah, but how's the crime in the neighborhood of the Galapagos?
NM - wrong thread.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: rocky_warrior on April 08, 2022, 08:41:37 AM
If only folks treated each other as well as they cared for and treated animals, aina?

I guess you need a "Marquette Crime on animals" thread.  It's pervasive:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/animal-cruelty-facts-and-stats
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: dgies9156 on April 08, 2022, 09:02:38 AM
The vitriol towards tortoises from other people here is not right and not in the least bit humorous.   We are destroying many our beloved species and your lack of compassion is troubling and disturbing.

Brother Mugs:

We have giant sea tortoises that spawn on the Beaches of Florida's Treasure Coast, including the beach just down the block from our home. The State of Florida and the federal government are quite clear about what you can and can't do along our beaches during the nesting and egg laying season. The goal is to ensure that our sea tortoises remain a vibrant part of our environment.

The sea turtle is very much a protected species and is among the wildlife that makes our part of the world special. I would note that less than three miles from my home is the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge -- Pelican Island. The refuge was created by Congress and signed into law during the Theodore Roosevelt Administration. Pelican Island was designed to protect the diversity of sea and shore birds from the feather harvesting that was occurring at the time

Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MUBurrow on April 08, 2022, 09:17:52 AM
If only folks treated each other as well as they cared for and treated animals, aina?

Never much got this sentiment.  Its been my experience that most who treat animals well are also respectful to other hoomans and that the other category of people are just pricks all around.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 08, 2022, 10:20:19 AM
Brother Mugs:

We have giant sea tortoises that spawn on the Beaches of Florida's Treasure Coast, including the beach just down the block from our home. The State of Florida and the federal government are quite clear about what you can and can't do along our beaches during the nesting and egg laying season. The goal is to ensure that our sea tortoises remain a vibrant part of our environment.

The sea turtle is very much a protected species and is among the wildlife that makes our part of the world special. I would note that less than three miles from my home is the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge -- Pelican Island. The refuge was created by Congress and signed into law during the Theodore Roosevelt Administration. Pelican Island was designed to protect the diversity of sea and shore birds from the feather harvesting that was occurring at the time

Thank you for sharing this brother dgies.  They are doing wonderful work for those precious sea turtles but it's very difficult for the hatchlings to survive with all of their obstacles.  They have tremendous instincts but can get caught in the sand.  Watching them make it to the sea must be a real thrill.  They're an amazing species and I'm glad your community shows such respect and compassion. 
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on April 08, 2022, 11:04:40 AM
No internet coverage. Scoop-free zone.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: lawdog77 on April 08, 2022, 03:20:39 PM
Thank you for sharing this brother dgies.  They are doing wonderful work for those precious sea turtles but it's very difficult for the hatchlings to survive with all of their obstacles.  They have tremendous instincts but can get caught in the sand.  Watching them make it to the sea must be a real thrill.  They're an amazing species and I'm glad your community shows such respect and compassion.
Hey Muggsy, serious question (not food related). Do you do much conservationism in your local habitat? Here's one I support in the area I grew up. Little over an hour south of Chicago.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/kankakee-sands/

Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: warriorchick on April 08, 2022, 03:21:37 PM
I guess you need a "Marquette Crime on animals" thread.  It's pervasive:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/animal-cruelty-facts-and-stats

No one has seen the Marquette Turkey in several years.  Just sayin'.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Herman Cain on April 08, 2022, 03:36:36 PM
Thank you for sharing this brother dgies.  They are doing wonderful work for those precious sea turtles but it's very difficult for the hatchlings to survive with all of their obstacles.  They have tremendous instincts but can get caught in the sand.  Watching them make it to the sea must be a real thrill.  They're an amazing species and I'm glad your community shows such respect and compassion.
Saw a Sea Turtle Nest hatch last summer in front of our house and they all made it to the Ocean. They travel to The Sargasso Sea and return 7 years later. Supposedly only one in a thousand make it back.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 08, 2022, 03:51:42 PM
Hey Muggsy, serious question (not food related). Do you do much conservationism in your local habitat? Here's one I support in the area I grew up. Little over an hour south of Chicago.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/kankakee-sands/

I will admit that I could do much more as I haven't volunteered a whole lot where they need quite a bit of help.  The four main groups in conservation that I donate to near me are:

The Conservation Fund
NFWF
WSORC
Monterey Aquariam
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: 4everwarriors on April 09, 2022, 12:51:01 PM
No one has seen the Marquette Turkey in several years.  Just sayin'.


On the contare, there are many turkeys on campus who then graduate and post on Scoop. Just sayin', hey?
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 09, 2022, 12:56:12 PM

On the contare, there are many turkeys on campus who then graduate and post on Scoop. Just sayin', hey?

Lot of them from the dental school
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: pbiflyer on April 11, 2022, 08:53:57 PM
Whatever is easiest for you pbifllyer.  I appreciate it.  I guess I'm mostly trying to figure out how many days one should spend in Quito or perhaps other spots in Ecuador?  Thx again.

From my friend:
As to Galapagos: I have to review the names of the places I liked best.

It was definitely my favorite place to visit so far.

The two coolest things to see was the marine iguanas feeding in the water and sea lions swimming with us.

I think the sea lions at only so friendly on florianda

The marine iguanas we saw everywhere but only in the water feeding on that newest island next to Isabella

Floreana is the sea lion island, Fernandina is the marine iguanas island.

So I would recommend looking for boats that pass these two areas

We used adventure-life.com

But the thing is: there are about 300 boats around the island, it will matter only on which you land. They range from expensive to very expensive.
However if u want to stay in a hotel I recommend this one. It is on San crystobal I forgot the name, but my favorite hotel in the world


Will ask about time in Ecuador proper.
Title: Re: The Galapagos Islands
Post by: MuggsyB on April 11, 2022, 09:45:51 PM
From my friend:
As to Galapagos: I have to review the names of the places I liked best.

It was definitely my favorite place to visit so far.

The two coolest things to see was the marine iguanas feeding in the water and sea lions swimming with us.

I think the sea lions at only so friendly on florianda

The marine iguanas we saw everywhere but only in the water feeding on that newest island next to Isabella

Floreana is the sea lion island, Fernandina is the marine iguanas island.

So I would recommend looking for boats that pass these two areas

We used adventure-life.com

But the thing is: there are about 300 boats around the island, it will matter only on which you land. They range from expensive to very expensive.
However if u want to stay in a hotel I recommend this one. It is on San crystobal I forgot the name, but my favorite hotel in the world


Will ask about time in Ecuador proper.

Tyvm pbiflyer.  There seem to be quite a few reasonable hotel options.