The Galapagos Islands

[MuggsyB]

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.

[lawdog77]

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.

[4everwarriors]

Herd da muck divin' iz superb, aina?

[dgies9156]

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.

[Jockey]

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.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I think you get to hunt them yourself and they they cook ‘em up for you.

In their own shells.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Despite what others might tell you, the blue-footed booby does NOT taste like chicken, they are much tastier.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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. 

[MuggsyB]

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.

[lawdog77]

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.

[Spotcheck Billy]

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.

[JWags85]

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

[rocky_warrior]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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.

[pbiflyer]

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.)

[MuggsyB]

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. 

[rocky_warrior]

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!

[warriorchick]

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.

[Herman Cain]

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

[MuggsyB]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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.

[4everwarriors]

If only folks treated each other as well as they cared for and treated animals, aina?

[swoopem]

They have an all you can eat tortoise soup. Delightful.

Some rise
Some fall
Some climb
To get to terrapin (soup)

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Yeah, but how's the crime in the neighborhood of the Galapagos?
NM - wrong thread.

[rocky_warrior]

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

[dgies9156]

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

[MUBurrow]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

No internet coverage. Scoop-free zone.

[lawdog77]

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/

[warriorchick]

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'.

[Herman Cain]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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

[4everwarriors]

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?

[Uncle Rico]

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

[pbiflyer]

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.

[MuggsyB]

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.