After a week of oil-soaked misery playing out on every channel, every minute of the day, thought you might like to see pictures of living shore animals for a change, courtesy of the Galápagos Islands. Then again, first-person critter peeping is always optimal — if you fly from anywhere in the US to Guayaquil, Ecuador on oneworld alliancer LAN, the airline will throw in complimentary roundtrip tickets to Darwin’s home away from the wife (slash cousin). Book before June 21, travel on or after Sept. 16. 866-435-9526

A Sea Lion enjoys that Pacific sun.  (Shutterstock)

Two Blue Footed Boobies — oh, grow up.  (Shutterstock)