The month of December is known as a transition time here in the Galapagos. We are moving away for the cool temperatures the Humboldt current brings and feeling the warm northeasterlies from Panama. In town, it warmed up early during our visit to the tortoise rearing center operated by the Galapagos National Park, so it was with relief by mid-morning to head up into the highlands by bus to spend time in the farmlands. Part of our group chose to visit a farm focused on using hydroponics and growing the fantastic greens we eat on board (as well as coffee and empanadas). The others visited a traditional farm which makes various products from sugarcane (as well as coffee and chocolate).