In the timeless wonderland of the Galapagos Islands, I was graced with the extraordinary privilege of spending a day in the company of true living legends—Galapagos giant tortoises. These majestic beings, with the potential to surpass a century in age and exceed 500 pounds in weight, are living relics of a bygone era. As I observed these noble creatures, it struck me that some of them had witnessed the march of history firsthand, living through the arrival of the first English settlers in the Galapagos. Their longevity and endurance are a testament to the remarkable resilience of these ancient giants.