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June 6, 2023

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Jewel Cave National Monument

National Parks / South Dakota

Jewel Cave National Monument

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Cave bacon was probably the most interesting part of this cave.

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These are my experiences and observations I share eagerly and enthusiastically. I receive no compensation in cash/kind/discounts, etc. of any kind from any business/locations I’ve visited. None of the businesses paid for my travel expenses or offered any free or discounted services.

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Watching the social behavior of sealions was so co

Watching the social behavior of sealions was so cool. Everyday was something new and exciting. Everyday was better than the day before.

#galapagostravel #galapagos #goldengalapagoscruises #galapagosconservancy #galapagosisland #galapagosislands #galapagoswildlife #galapagosevolution #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoscruise #galapagostrip #ecuador #galapagosecuador #islasgalapagos #sealion #sealions #wildlife #marineconservation #marinelife #marineanimals

sealions are the most adorable. They form bonds wi

sealions are the most adorable. They form bonds with other baby sealions while the mom is out at sea hunting 😍
They are also curious and not afraid of humans.
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#galapagos #galapagosislands #galapagosisland #galápagos #islasgalapagos #galapagoswildlife #galapagosnationalpark #galapagostravel #galapagosevolution #galapagoscruise #galapagosconservancy #ecuador #sealion #wildlife #galapagostrip #galapagosecuador

WATCH TILL THE END: Marine iguanas can stay under

WATCH TILL THE END: Marine iguanas can stay under water in the ocean for 30 mins. This means they swallow a lot of salty ocean water. When they come back on land, they have glands connected to their nose to excrete the excess salt. They sneeze it salt. Watch till the end to see a marine iguana sneeze the excess salt directly at me 😂♥️
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#galapagos #galapagostravel #galapagosecuador #galapagosevolution #galapagosislands #galapagosconservancy #galapagoscruise #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoswildlife #galapagosiguana #marinelife #marineconservation #marineiguana #marinebiology #sallylightfootcrab #Ecuador #islasgalapagos #galapagostrip

If we weren't out snorkeling or hiking in the Gala

If we weren't out snorkeling or hiking in the Galapagos, then we were on the boat. And if we were on the boat, I was on the balcony 😍

More pelicans, Sally lightfoot crabs, and marine i

More pelicans, Sally lightfoot crabs, and marine iguanas.
Pic 1: Sally lightfoot crabs, marine iguana, and a pelican
Pic 2: bone of a sealing
Pic 3: Sally lightfoot crab and marine iguana
Pic 4 and 5: pelican
Pic 6: crab shell
Pic 7: baby marine iguana hanging on to mommy
Pic 8 and 9: pelican
Pic 10: homosapiens
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#galapagos #galapagostravel #galapagosconservancy #galapagosislands #galapagosevolution #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoswildlife #galapagoscruise #galapagosecuador #Ecuador #marineiguana #wildlife #sallylightfootcrab #pelican #wildlifeofinstagram #marinelife

I could've watched these cuties all day ❤️❤️❤️

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I could watch baby sea lions all day, every day 💙
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#galapagos #galapagostravel #goldengalapagoscruises #galapagosconservancy #galapagosislands #galapagosevolution #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoswildlife #galapagosecuador #galapagoscruise #latinamerica #Ecuador #vacationvibes #sealion #sealions #sunset

The first hike was on Sombrero Chino Island, about

The first hike was on Sombrero Chino Island, about 200 meters from the southern coast of Santiago Island. We saw marine iguanas and lava lizards, both of which are very well camouflaged on the black lava rocks. We also saw adult Sally Lightfoot crabs, which stand out on the black lava rocks. The sea looked beautiful, with birds flying around and blue-footed boobies diving in to get fish.
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#galapagos #galapagostravel #galapagosislands #galapagosevolution #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoswildlife #galapagoscruise #galapagosecuador #islasgalapagos #marinelife #marineiguana #sallylightfootcrab #lavalizard #galapagosconservancy #marineconservation

First panga ride on the most epic cruise, we saw p

First panga ride on the most epic cruise, we saw pelicans, Sally lightfoot crabs, a Galapagos Penguin, and a pelican diving into the water to catch fish ❤️😍

#galapagos #galapagostravel #galapagosislands #galapagosnationalpark #galapagosevolution #galapagoswildlife #galapagospenguin #galapagoscruise #galapagosecuador #islasgalapagos #pelican #wildlife #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeofinstagram #Ecuador

Our first Galapagos Penguin. They're smaller than

Our first Galapagos Penguin. They're smaller than I thought. They're only about 18 - 20 inches tall. This little guy looked like he wanted to jump into the water.

#galapagos #galapagosislands #penguin #galapagosnationalpark #galapagoscruise #galapagoswildlife #islasgalapagos #galapagospenguin #darwin #evolution #galapagostravel #galapagosevolution #galapagosecuador

Within hours of boarding our cruise in the Galapag

Within hours of boarding our cruise in the Galapagos, we were welcomed by a pod of bottlenose dolphins! They traveled with us for a few mins before going their own way. This was by far one of the best vacations of my life. ❤️🐬

#galapagos #galápagos #galapagosislands #galapagosnationalpark #islagalapagos #galapagoscruise #goldengalapagoscruises #marinelife #dolphins #bottlenosedolphin

We kept seeing this statue of Virgin Mary all day.

We kept seeing this statue of Virgin Mary all day.

#quitoecuador #quito #Ecuador #latinoamerica

Suddenly, we find ourselves in a long-distance rel

Suddenly, we find ourselves in a long-distance relationship. How will our marriage survive with him in the northern hemisphere and me in the Southern hemisphere

#Ecuador #mitaddelmundo #equator #mitaddelmundoecuador #equatorline #middleoftheworld #quitoecuador #quito #latinoamerica #latitude0

At the equator in Ecuador 😅 #ecuador #equator

At the equator in Ecuador 😅

#ecuador #equator #mitaddelmundo #mitaddelmundoecuador #equatorline #quitoecuador #quito #latinoamerica #latitude0

At the actual equator, latitude 0°0'0" #equator

At the actual equator, latitude 0°0'0"

#equator #mitaddelmundo #mitaddelmundoecuador #ecuador #quito #quitoecuador #latinoamerica

Day 1 in Quito: walking around the city. Nothing s

Day 1 in Quito: walking around the city. Nothing strenuous while we acclimatize to 9,350 feet elevation.

#quito #quitoecuador #ecuador #latinoamerica #vacationvibes #vacation #seetheworld #exploremore

We have two days in Quito, but it's at 9,350 feet

We have two days in Quito, but it's at 9,350 feet elevation, so we didn't want to do anything too strenuous. This is the second highest city in the world. We needed to acclimatize to the high elevation. We walked around museo de a Ciudad. It was a nice and relaxing day.

#quito #quitoecuador #ecuador #centrocolonial #museodelaciudad #latinoamerica #vacationvibes

Driving around Redwood State and National Park is

Driving around Redwood State and National Park is such a great experience. You are constantly amazed and wowed by the giant trees. Especially when you drive thrift Jedadiah Smith State Park.

#redwoodstatepark #jedadiahsmithstatepark #redwoods #redwoodnps #redwoodhighway #redwoodforest #redwoodsnationalpark #californiacoast #californiastateparks #california #californialove #californiaadventure #california101 #californiaroadtrip #humboldtcounty #westcoast

Redwood State and National Park in Humboldt County

Redwood State and National Park in Humboldt County. My senior year in high school was spent in Eureka, CA. It was different visiting after so many years.

#humboldtcounty #redwoods #redwoodnps #redwoodhighway #redwoodforest #redwoodsnationalpark #redwoodtrees #redwoodstatepark #californiacoast #californiastateparks #california #californialove #californiaadventure

Look at the birds nesting above the information pl

Look at the birds nesting above the information plaque. What birds are these? This was asking US 101 in California, between Crescent Cith and Eureka. They're so cute 😍

#californiacoast #californiastateparks #california #californialove #californiaadventure #californiadreaming #californiaroadtrip #birdsofinstagram #californianas #redwoods #redwoodhighway #redwoodsnationalpark #redwoodnps #redwoodforest

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