Owners of the Islands

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Ken Dowell

The Galapagos Sea Lions

Galapagos sea lion

It was a cab driver in Quito who commented to me that the sea lions of the Galapagos are the “owners of the islands.” I didn’t come across anything to make me think otherwise. Whether you are landing on a beach in a panga, kayaking along the cliffs, or coming in face down with a snorkel, the sea lions are there to greet you and to offer up a play date. They’re not unlike puppies, just bigger.

Galapagos sea lion
This guy grabbed onto the rope that was attached to our kayak and took us for a ride.
Galapagos sea lion
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And here’s a fur seal
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6 Responses to Owners of the Islands

  1. Donna Janke says:
    August 15, 2021 at 10:46 am

    Wow. So cool! Great photos.

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  2. FACE Foundation says:
    August 15, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Great pictures, I love the guy pulling the rope! I always love to drive over to La Jolla and watch the sea lions during pupping season.

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  3. MichaelStephenWills says:
    August 19, 2021 at 7:52 am

    a wonderful experience

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  4. Carol A. Hand says:
    August 26, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    Such delightful photos. Love the one resting on the bench!

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