The Post Barrel on Floreana was established by Whaling Captain James Colnett in 1793 as a way for them to send letters home during their two year voyages at sea. Sailors who had just Rounded the Horn would drop letters off while sailors who were heading back home would pick them up and deliver them upon their return home.
Today visitors on Galapagos Cruises can visit the Post Barrel and drop off letters and post cards to be hand delivered by other travelers.
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