Today our guests on the the National Geographic Islander woke up early in the morning to start our pre-breakfast activities around Santiago Island. Hiking or kayaking were our options to start this magical and refreshing morning. The ocean conditions invited us to not miss our last opportunity to snorkel in the crystal waters filled with marine life. During this activity we saw white tipped reef sharks, sea lions, and we also went into a small cave where there was no room for our fears. It was a unique experience. In the afternoon, Galapagos was still offering us perfect conditions to practice our photography. Sunset was forthcoming and we were on our way to enjoy Puerto Egas, where the sunlight and the breeze of the ocean gave us the chance to have a nice, fresh walk to finish our journey.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 08 Feb 2018
Santiago, 2/8/2018, National Geographic Islander
- Aboard the National Geographic Islander
- Galápagos
Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
Ixora was born in the Galapagos Islands, back when the streets were made of sand and gravel. Void of TV and tablets, her childhood friends and pristine natural surroundings made for an inspiring upbringing. She was always drawn to the ocean and her l...
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