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Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

 

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Literally hundreds of stories start and end right here at the Galapagos Post Office on the island of Floreana. Written by those who have experienced the Galapagos Islands, there is a tiny post barrel, where since the 19th century, whalers have kept a wooden barrel for mail at Post Office Bay. This mail can be picked up and delivered by whoever passes through here, all you have to do is take it and deliver it!

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Tourist Drop their Letters Here

Tourists by the hundreds (maybe thousands) stop by the post office and go through the mail every day, each one checking carefully to see if there is someone from his or her neighborhood. If you are lucky enough to find one, you are supposed to take it with you and either put a stamp or hand-deliver it yourself.

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Tourist leave postcards and take a few to mail

Many looked worn and tattered, but this one in particular interested me: Baby Girl Foster: A postcard to the baby that wasn’t born yet!

10/20/10 “We left this here when Mom was 25 weeks pregnant with you.  You snorkeled and you saw sharks, rays, and turtles. We hope you enjoyed your time here.”

Love Mom Alicia and Dad Chris

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Wouldn’t it be cool to find BBF and get this postcard to her from her parents?

Our whole group was into searching through the postcards to see if there was someone we could take the cards back to.  I even wrote one myself to my Mom, so maybe one day she will receive it:

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galapagos

I hope one day, it finds it way to a small town in Texas where I am from!

UPDATE: 

2/22/15 I received this email from my Father: ”

“Today your Mom got a card from you dated 1-28-15. A picture of a ship that says Galapagos Ecuador.
The card looks like it has been in the water. Someone has written on it in ink: picked up on Floreana Island on 2-12-15 and taken back to Lubbock, Texas, and mailed on 22 Feb, with a name signed K. Cooper. I thought this was strange. Do you know where you mailed it?”

LOL

Disclosure:  My trip to the Galapagos Islands was sponsored by Ecoventura, a luxury yacht company that takes two 7 night guided itinerary tours through the Galapagos Islands.

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Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, I was provided with accommodations, meals, and other compensation for the purposes of review by Ecoventura. While it has not influenced my review, PointsandTravel.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. All Photos were taken by the author/or were given permission from the photographer. Affiliate links may be located in this article.

Debb

Saturday 19th of December 2015

We are headed for the Galapagos on January 4, 2015. Sixty-seven day cruise around SA with a 6-day excursion to Galapagos & Machu Picchu. I think the above is quite interesting. Not sure if we will be on that island. Hope so. Would love to try the experience.

Cacinda Maloney

Saturday 19th of December 2015

What? 67 days cruise! You rock! Have fun Debb, I hope you make it to Floreana and the Post Office Bay!

Hannah @Getting Stamped

Sunday 15th of February 2015

I've been here before! Loved our cruise with Ecoventura, they are the best way to see the Galapagos Islands. Who was your leader on your boat?

Cacinda Maloney

Wednesday 18th of February 2015

Our naturalists were Ivan and Orlando. They were terrific!

Alex Travel

Saturday 14th of February 2015

That's such a cool idea! Did you see any from Ottawa haha I'll be on the next boat to get it!

Cacinda Maloney

Saturday 14th of February 2015

Ha ha, I didn't look for Ottawa, but have a great time! I know you will!

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