Anyways, we landed in the Galapagos just a few days ago, and the sights are incredible! Today we saw a few giant tortoises basking in the sunlight. They are such gentle and docile creatures - and Darwin says that they have a lifespan of over one hundred years!
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| Geochelone Elphantophus: The Mighty Galapagos Tortoise! |
We would need a hundred years to see all the flora and fauna on the island. I'm trying to record it all so Mother can get a glimpse of all the things I've experienced on and off the Beagle. Darwin says my scientific drawings are progressing quite well. If only I could wield a pencil like he does!