We picked up this book, written by an Ecuadorian Naturalist and Galapagos Tour Guide, during our trip to the Galapagos Islands. I haven't read it yet but from my quick scan and my husband's account, it's both amusing and informative.

I finished this tonight. It was amusing. It didn't attempt to compete with other guidebooks in showing color photos, nor in describing most of the wildlife. Instead, it gives a little history of the Galapagos Islands, a little insight into the evolution debate, and some flavor of the feelings of native Ecuadorians (both Galapagenos and mainlanders) about the islands and the systems for tourism. It finishes with some useful and some amusing tongue-in-cheek information for tourists.

For example, In the FAQ section, the Top Question which guides are asked is "What is that?". Part of his answer: If it was something in the air, probably a bird. If it was something on the ground, things that get away fast in the Galapagos can be reptiles, insects, walking birds, or money.

Note: this book is filling the slot for a book by an author from Ecuador in my attempt at the "Olympic Challenge" - reading books from all 202 countries that participate in the Olympics in 2 years.