Day 14 — Letter to Travelers






Dear tourist, vacationers, travelers…. whatever you identify as, 


This is a letter from Marielle and Tyler. Trips and excursions can be fun and full of adventures. Although the world may seem in the palm of your hand, it is important to respect nature, wildlife, and the cultures you are surrounded by. Touching and interacting with animals and plants may feel like a deeper connection with nature, or even seem harmless - but, it is important to be mindful of their natural environment. We as humans can transmit diseases and other viruses that can be harmful or even fatal to their well-being. Being here in the Galapagos has taught us all of these things. We have even witnessed the lack of proper etiquette between tourists and wildlife. During our stroll through the tortoise sanctuary today, a large group of outlanders were being disrespectful of the tortoises. People were touching them, sitting on them, being loud, and overall, making the tortoises uncomfortable. Having no regard for their space can be detrimental to the way they live their lives. In fact, it can stifle reproduction due to stress. Also natives can’t stand rude tourists fyi. Without going on a tangent, moral of the story is to stay humble, kind, and respectful to all of nature and its entirety, along with other cultures. The best way to truly connect with nature is to be mindful of how we interact with it.


Peace out friends,


  • Marielle and Tyler 🫶🏼🐢



p.s. It can’t hurt to do some research about wherever it is you are traveling to!!

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  1. AnonymousJuly 24, 2023 at 3:47 PM

    Well said. I agree 100%

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  2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2023 at 7:49 PM

    This is the absolute coolest! Love the pictures and love the message

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