The Galápagos Islands are composed of 127 islands, of which four have permanent residents. We were very fortunate to have experienced this UNESCO World Heritage Center, merely one thousand kilometers from mainland Ecuador. Our Galapagos National Park guide Billy made this slow travel adventure especially interesting and informative for us. He was extremely knowledgeable, a keen observer of all the flora and fauna on each island, and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. Our first few days we explored the island of San Cristobal, where Darwin first set foot during his voyage in 1835, and now has a population of between 5,500-6,000 residents. Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo were very special: Sea lions, pelicans, seagulls and a birder heaven. All three species of boobies- blue-footed, red- footed, and Nazca were represented here. Two species of frigate birds, finches, mockingbirds and Yellow Warblers. Cerro Brujo is one of the finest beaches…