A wonderful day was enjoyed on my home island, Santa Cruz. It holds the largest population in the Galapagos Archipelago. This inhabited island offered not only a wonderful educational opportunity while visiting the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, but also the chance to connect with the local community. There was time to visit Tomas de Berlanga School, a pioneer farm known as El Trapiche, and even to learn how farmers are using new technologies, such as Romer Ochoa at the hydroponic farm.
The afternoon was spent observing the Santa Cruz giant tortoises in their natural environment. There were so many tortoises today! What a great way to end a fantastic day!
