Today I have two things to write about the Galapagos Islands and I am going to start off with snorkelling…
So the second day in Galapagos we went on a tour to a different island by boat. My favourite part of the tour was snorkelling and that is what I am going to talk about. The water was not the warmest but we all still went in to the water. There were so many fish the second you jumped into the water it was like you were getting hugged by twenty people at a time but they were fish! Another cool thing about the snorkelling was that the Sea Lions were about ten inches away from you. They were so fast under water and they were not scared of you which is really cool too! But the coolest thing to me was seeing a reef shark. It was not that big and it came close to us but it was not scared. None of the animals in Galapagos are scared of you which is really cool. The last thing about snorkelling is that we saw these huge sea turtles and it was the same with them you could swim over them or face to face with them, my dad and I when out a bit further and we saw a family of five sea turtles swimming around us! One of the things i learned from my dad was how to equalize out my ears when I went deep into the water, you have to plug your nose and blow out threw your nose and they will equalize out. That is all for snorkelling in the Galapagos!
Snorkelling with giant Galapagos Sea Turtles!
For my second part of the Klog I am going to talk about what endemic means and about the marine Iguana. So do you know what endemic means? Well for example take the marine Iguana. The marine Iguana can only live and can only be found in the Galapagos, there for it is endemic to the Galapagos. So endemic means that it can only be found in the Galapagos no where els in the world can you find the marine Iguana. The next part of the Klog is the marine Iguana.
Marine Iquanas can be found all over the beaches in the Galapagos Islands!
The reason it is such a cool animal is because it spends half it’s time in the water. The marine Iguana can swim, it can dive under water for nine meters and the biggest ones can go under water for 30 meters. They can also hold there breath for 45 minutes. They still have to stay in the sun for some time to because they are still cold blooded animals. The marine Iguana usually eats under water animals like algae but they can also eat plants on land.
All 4 now!
(Klog is a Blog written by Kai. Blog + Kai = Klog!)
Kai the class wants me to tell you we are all jealous!!! Looks like you are having a blast!!
your their surfing and we are here frreezing are butts off cameron m
hi bud – bailey r-justin
Hey Kai, Very impressive with the new diving skills you are learning…. you wrote a very informative KLOG. I really enjoy reading your posts because we have two grown up boys. The Iguanas are so cool because they are so seem so prehistoric looking.
Thank you Kai, I was not aware of the marine Iguana…wonder what Spike would think of this?? Maybe you’d like to do a free into to diving course here in Hawaii…think you’d be a natural!!! So Jaida’s first homeschool lesson of the day is to read your Klog and learn from you. How cool is that!! Thanks for sharing…see you soon !! XO
Hi
Spike would probably be a bit scared because they were so big.
I would love to do a free diving courses, that is very cool that reading our blog is jaidas’s first homeschooling lesson.
Can’t way’t to see you in Hawaii, two more days !!
Cool Kai! I would be terrified if I saw a shark, you’re very brave!!!
It was very cool but a little scary to see the sharks
Can’t way’t to see you in Hawaii, two more days
Hi Kai, sounds like you are having an informative trip! Thanks for all the info. i think I’d like the sharks best too. Keep klog-ing .
Hi Ted
I really am having a great time on this trip, the sharks were very cool up close
Hope you come meet us some where !
Awesome Kai!!!!!! So jealous again!!!!!
Hi Kai
I was so exited to read your story today,you told it so well i almost felt i was there,,i think i would have been so scared
If i seen a shark, i am sure he would have had me for dinner so i guess it was a good thing i did not go.
Love your storys.
Big hug from mamor
Hi mamor
The sharks were a bit scary but they were very cool to see up close
Miss you hope you can meet up with us again some time !!
Wow! I am learning so much on your trip. It is like I am there with you all. I never imagined that iguanas like to swim. I always thought they only lay around in the sun. See you soon!
Hi Kai, I loved the pictures of you surfing, looks like you had a blast, good to see the few pictures of your dad too! Have safe travels to Hawaii say hey to everyone for us. Take care.
Hi, Kay tanks for all the nice photos. You and the family must have a nice day, enjoy each day. Look forward to your next location and more photos. 🙂 all the best
that was awesome Kai! in Mexico we saw sea turtles too 🙂
That was from me Kai, Zach . You are having lots of fun!.