Genovesa Island
Early in the morning we entered the heart of a volcano, and it was impressive. Our captain took us through a shallow channel where once, who knows how long ago, the rim of Genovesa Volcano stood up, facing south. Juvenile red-footed boobies welcomed us, flying around the National Geographic Endeavour, curious about this ship so rich in history, a ship that has sailed through both Arctic and Antarctic waters, and that today calls Galápagos home.
There were options as usual, from climbing Prince Philip’s Steps to kayak racing. Some guests saw hammerhead sharks while snorkeling, several spotted a short-eared owl— during daytime, a few feet away — passively waiting for prey to pass by. Frigates, swallow-tailed gulls, the smallest marine iguanas of Galápagos, vampire finches, mockingbirds and pelicans, they all joined in this amazing feast of life.
We marveled, we enjoyed, and we’ll keep this enchanted archipelago in our hearts forever.
