Voyage of Discovery: Wonders of the Galapagos Islands

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With Hollis Robbins

February 6 - 14, 2015

From $5,195

“The natural history of this archipelago is very remarkable ... the greater number of its inhabitants, both vegetable and animal, being found nowhere else.” Charles Darwin’s keen yet simple observation of the Galápagos Islands made famous this “living laboratory of evolution.” Today, 95 percent of its natural biodiversity, first seen when a Spanish ship drifted off course in 1535, is still intact—this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the amazing exotic birds, animals and plants that inspired Darwin—and continues to offer the excitement of original discovery to every visitor. Join us for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the first-class exploration vessel M.V.Santa Cruz. Designed specifically to navigate the Galápagos Islands, it is fully equipped with everything necessary to make your Galápagos experience complete, from complimentary snorkeling gear to a fleet of Zodiacs and a glass bottom Boston Whaler. Certified onboard naturalists lead excursions and share their knowledge to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating and mysterious natural realm.

To request a brochure or make a reservation, contact Thomas P. Gohagan & Company at (800)-922-3088 or (312)-609-1140 or www.gohagantravel.com

For Johns Hopkins information, please contact Lisa Auchincloss or Marguerite Jones at 800-548-5481 or 410-516-0363.

Hollis Robbins, A&S ’83, is Chair of the Humanities Department at the Peabody Institute and incoming Director of the Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Her work focuses on 19th-century English and American literature and classification culture.