Isabela Island
After wonderful night anchor under the stars we slept and on our awakening we found ourselves surrounded by volcanoes; our destination Urbina bay, Isabela Island. Named after our former president, Urbina trails are dramatic. In 1954, about 2 square kilometers of sea floor rose for about four meters and now we have the chance to admire a fossilized underwater realm. Soon after these walks we gather at the beach for a well deserved deep in the water. Back on board we feel very lucky the weather was on our side, calm seas, gentle warm breeze and a thick cotton cloud protected us from the equatorial sun. A pre-lunch discussion took place as a LEX-Forum, our innovating way to participate, if desired, on the Galapagos ecosystems.
Our captain Juan Robalino repositions the Islander to our next visitor site, Punta Moreno, which offers out this world; the first impression is a desolated landscape, like some of us imagine mars. Black and brown arrays of “frozen” lava in time for what used to be a liquid flow; then suddenly, an oasis of life lava tunnels fills with ocean water and creates a marvelous lagoon.
As the sun sets we have a gathering at the sundeck. Our expedition is at its peak and we wonder what the future will bring.
After wonderful night anchor under the stars we slept and on our awakening we found ourselves surrounded by volcanoes; our destination Urbina bay, Isabela Island. Named after our former president, Urbina trails are dramatic. In 1954, about 2 square kilometers of sea floor rose for about four meters and now we have the chance to admire a fossilized underwater realm. Soon after these walks we gather at the beach for a well deserved deep in the water. Back on board we feel very lucky the weather was on our side, calm seas, gentle warm breeze and a thick cotton cloud protected us from the equatorial sun. A pre-lunch discussion took place as a LEX-Forum, our innovating way to participate, if desired, on the Galapagos ecosystems.
Our captain Juan Robalino repositions the Islander to our next visitor site, Punta Moreno, which offers out this world; the first impression is a desolated landscape, like some of us imagine mars. Black and brown arrays of “frozen” lava in time for what used to be a liquid flow; then suddenly, an oasis of life lava tunnels fills with ocean water and creates a marvelous lagoon.
As the sun sets we have a gathering at the sundeck. Our expedition is at its peak and we wonder what the future will bring.
