Why Boobies?

Why Boobies?

Beyond the obvious, of course.

Blue footed boobies are marine birds indigenous to tropical islands in the Pacific including, of course, the Galápagos. Inherently awkward on land, raucous, and guilty of the fashion faux pas of drab attire offset by brightly colored footwear, they are decidedly amongst the most ridiculous members of the animal kingdom.

Understandably, I am drawn to these funny birds.

Perhaps it’s the fact we have similarly silly styles of dance (though I could likely even use to learn from some of their moves). Perhaps it’s the loud, bizarre noises. Or the fact that as they’re marine birds, they can be dreadfully clumsy on land—though I have no such excuse. Or maybe it’s just the overall “look”...

[this is the point where the picture of my bright blue sneakers will show up when I don't have internet that runs on island time. I swear the purchase was unintentional]

Regardless, I shall be sure to locate and commune with some Sula nebouxii as soon as possible.

So, my awkward avian friends—our dance awaits.