Here we are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean sailing around these beautiful islands and discovering their wonders onboard the National Geographic Islander.
So, for our second day of exploration on the Galapagos, we chose an impressive place for the morning.
The Galapagos is famous for having just effusive and calm eruptions, however on this particular place of the world called Bartolome Island, an extreme mixture of gases and water transformed the magma into ash and cinder. It is one of the few places around the archipelago where explosions have happened and with time these places were eroded by the wind and waves’ action to form interesting shapes. This morning we started early to be able to use the sunrise’s light in our photos. It took a little bit of effort to accomplish it, but after almost four hundred steps we got to the top and enjoyed what life and fate prepared for us. And both of them prepared ten juvenile Galapagos hawks that landed on every handrail on the trail.
Later, after breakfast and a talk about water activities we headed to the beach!
It was the first time our guests swam in crystal clear water full of stars, penguins and so many types of fish, including sharks.
During the afternoon our floating home moved to Rabida Island.
It is a dramatic contrast of colors between the vegetation that was brought to life and the high concentration of iron that has been oxidized by the environment and time. So with some earlier experience, more snorkeling places were visited to see the underwater world of this Island. Also the first kayaking option to explore the shoreline was enjoyed alongside fishing boobies and relaxed penguins.
To end a day full of activities we visited Rabida again, but this time it was walking along the red beach with mockingbirds and sea lions.
Lots of smiles and new special moments were shared on this unique group of islands.
