The tiniest turtles...

So aside from seeing the most Giant Tortoises in the world

we also happened across some of the tiniest turtles.

Husband and i were so excited about happening across

two little baby turtles taking their first steps from their nest into the ocean.

It was an absolute dream come true for me.

Something i thought you only see on tv,

or in a controlled environment.

This was nature at its best and most natural.

Seeing those little babies use every instinct inside

of them just to make that big journey to the even bigger ocean.

I may have shed a tear of joy.

i felt like a very proud mama.

Galapagos -Giant Tortoise

Seconds off the plane from a 27 hour trip

and husband whisks me off to see the islands

most famous inhabitants.

The Giant Tortoise.

I tell you, there aint no better cure for 

jet lag than these little beauties.

They reminded me so much of my wee Del-Boy

(who currently lives with my mother-in-law

who spoils her rotten and hand feeds her each day)

the same characteristics 

only much much bigger.

So adorable.

I think my favourite one may have been the 

one who was in the swamp.

Mainly because she reminded me of 

Morla the Aged one from Neverending Story,

yes there may have been quite a few 

quotes and re-enactments going on there

(luckily i recently introduced husband to the movie so

he is no on parr with my brain waves)

I can also tell you that their favourite food

is Guava, it makes their faces very pink!