San Cristobal Island, 4/26/2024, National Geographic Endeavour II
Aboard the
National Geographic Endeavour II
Galápagos
On our last full day, we still had two amazing visitor sites to explore. An impressive fact is that some species are endemic only to San Cristobal, and we anticipate encountering them today.
The degree of endemism in this archipelago is extraordinary. It seems like most of the plants and animals exist only in this lost paradise.
Walter was born in a very small town on the mainland of Ecuador. His first trip to the Galápagos was when he was 12 years old, visiting friends and aunt, who had moved to the islands. From the first moment he saw the Islands, he fell in love with the...
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This was our last full day of this magnificent expedition in the Galapagos Islands. The weather today was superb, with clear skies and bright sun, perfect for even more joy during our activities. Our morning was full of aquatic events. We started with kayaking to explore and appreciate the beauty of the coast of Buccaneer Cove, with its impressive geological formations and fabulous wildlife. Later we went snorkeling to enjoy the wonders of the sea in this archipelago. It was such a delight to be able to swim among so many fish in the clear water. Another amazing spot waited for us in the afternoon when we visited Puerto Egas. We went for a lovely hike by the coast where the picturesque volcanic landscape of the Galapagos impressed everyone. It was a great experience to ride our Zodiacs back with a fabulous sunset to admire.
We are about to finish our expedition in the Galapagos Islands on board National Geographic Endeavor II and today we are visiting the heart of this unique archipelago. Santa Cruz Island is the most populated island and also holds one of the largest populations of giant tortoises. In the morning, we visited the installation of the Charles Darwin Research Station where different conservation projects for many species of the Galapagos are undertaken. We also went to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. In the afternoon we visited the highlands, home of the giant tortoises and the perfect place for spending time among these fascinating creatures.
We are back among the center islands of Galapagos, and the day started with a pre-breakfast Zodiac ride where we had the chance to observe the seabirds of the area in action. We enjoyed several excursions throughout the day, always admiring the beauty of this part of the world. We finished this wonderful day with a delicious open-air barbecue on the observation deck under the stars.
