When I was told that cycling was the most efficient form of transport in the world I thought, really? Having just hauled myself by bike more than 9500 miles, over high mountain passes and rough terrain, it was a little disappointing to find out that actually, I'd done it the easiest way!

Cyclists in general are stingy. I am not sure if we all start out this way (perhaps we cyclists pick this mode to skip the bus fares and find the cheaper, less touristy places), or if after months on the road we have become accustom to cheap living.

Traveling around the Galapagos is not like bike touring.