27 July 
School in session 
in the Wittmer home 
In 1934 the crew of the Santa Amaro found, on the island of Mar- 
chena, the bodies of Lorenz and Nuggerud, the Norwegian owner of the 
boat. They had evidently perished in a vain attempt to attract a passing- 
ship. 
During the past years a number of others came to Charles Island to 
escape the conflicts of civilization but none stayed very long. 
Professor Schmitt, Smithsonian Institute Scientist, who had met the 
Baroness and her lovers, was requested to regale a few members of the 
shore party with some of the more spicy details. Stating “He knew of 
none”, he proved the fact that he was a SCIENTIST. 
The shore party returned about 1030 with pockets overflowing with 
plant life, specimens of lava, and several of the ubiquitous Iguana. 
Noon found the Houston underway for Hood Island, anchoring in 
Gardiner Bay at 1500. Fishing was the order of the day. Lines were seen 
draped over the sides of all available boats, and the “Standing room only” 
sign hung on the stern. 
A Galapagos Garden 
— 54 — 
28 July. 
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4 
Present residents 
of Charles Island, 
Mr. and Mrs. Conway 
Twelfth day without any mail 
Early morning found all amateur Isaac Waltons avidly pursuing 
their favorite sport. The crew held short and snappy gunnery drills. 
Editor’s Note: 
The writer evidently went to sleep in the bilges as the rest of his log 
is blank for the day. However, judicious inquiries in sources from which 
a modicum of truth could be expected, reveals that fishing was excellent. 
It is reported that Tuna and Wahoo averaging from 30 to 47 lbs. were 
caught ? ? ? ? Several Golden Groupers and other fish - some of unknown 
species were turned over to Professor Schmitt. They are now preserved 
and will be added to the Smithsonian’s Collection of Marine life native to 
the Galapagos Islands. 
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Tke quarters 
of tke Baroness 
— 55 
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