Today, our guests of National Geographic Islander II started their activities early in the morning. Kayaking at sunrise was spectacular, with Galapagos sea lions playing near our kayaks. At this time of the year, the weather conditions offered us a cloudy landscape, a beautiful mysterious Floreana, a perfect site for pictures.
We returned to National Geographic Islander II for breakfast. In the middle of breakfast, we were interrupted by a humpback whale and her calf swimming close by, so we all went outside to observe these magnificent creatures.
The adventure continued to Post Office Bay, a historical site consisting of a wooden barrel, placed in 1793, where navigators could leave messages and mail for homebound voyagers. The tradition continues, a great way to send letters to loved ones. We had such a fun time reading the addresses of the letters left behind and choosing which ones our guests should take back home and hand deliver.
Almost at noon, we started our snorkeling adventure around Champions Islet, where we swam with big schools of colorful fish and curious playful sea lions.
We spent the afternoon at Punta Cormoran where an incredible surprise was waiting for us. Three Galapagos flamingo chicks where filtering microorganisms near the shore. We stayed there mesmerized by these gorgeous birds. After a very easy hike, we ended at a white-sand beach, a delightful spot to observe the nesting spot of green marine turtles and a colorful sunset.
