It's nap time for the Galapagos tortoise. These giant turtles don't live pastthe ripe ol' age of 100 for nothing.Photo by Claudia CavazosBreak on through to the other side at Kicker Rock.Photo by Claudia CavazosThe locals party pretty hard in the Galapagos.Photo by Claudia CavazosHeaven on earth? Quite possibly.Photo by Claudia CavazosA brief respite in civilization does a traveler good.White sands, all to yourself? You can have it without paying a pretty penny.Photo by Claudia CavazosMr. Iguana, so good to see you again!Photo by Claudia CavazosA soft bed for $10 will do just fine.Photo by Claudia CavazosIt's very easy to make friends in the Galapagos.Photo by Claudia CavazosYes, this is for real.Photo by Claudia CavazosYou won't have to resort to a tortoise's dinner while traveling cheaply in theGalapagos.Photo by Claudia CavazosYou know, just hanging out with the locals.Photo by Claudia CavazosYour pennies will take you a long way when it comes to sustenance.Photo by Claudia CavazosWho's "wildlife" - us or them?Photo by Claudia CavazosIt's good to know your finches.Photo by Claudia CavazosIt's a friggin' frigate!Photo by Claudia CavazosPop a squat. Stay awhile. There's no rush on the sandy Galapagos beaches.Photo by Claudia CavazosMake Darwin proud and go wild The other Galápagos: Darwin's island on the cheap (with photos) Claudia CavazosSep 19, 2010 | 9:03 am