San Cristobal Island
Today is our last day in paradise, an adventure which seems unreal, we all bounded as one even though we are from different generations and even centuries — today we are one, the Galápagos brings magic to our souls and minds. Traveling and reaching Fernandina to San Cristobal Islands, the youngest and one of the oldest in the archipelago, on an expedition a journey of discovery through time.
San Cristobal Island is one of the eldest in the Galápagos. Today we land on a green olivine beach. The volcanic scenery that we observe during our intense hike is spectacular; the peaks of tuff high in the sky make this site very different from what we have already observed.
Punta Pitt also has impressive scenery from up above – here we can see the position of the sun and are able to tell the direction of the sea breeze. All our senses become aware as we listen to our surroundings as we searched for red-footed boobies.
Soon after, beach time and to our younger explorers, a Zodiac driving lesson; we really enjoy teaching and seeing skills developing with tenacity and energy to say the least.
Later we reposition to Kicker Rock, an impressive tuff formation standing massive out of the shoreline. We circumnavigate as the sun is setting, remembering this is the place where we just snorkeled with Galápagos sharks, rays, turtles, sea lions, fish, octopus and friends.
We are now together at the bow celebrating life. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, renewing promises, even honeymooners. Today is our last full day in the islands and is almost Christmas.
We made it to the Galápagos and it was not easy. There is a deep appreciation to the few children who actually makes it to the islands; statistics say out of the 7 billion humans in this world, only a few makes it here; Egypt 11 million, Hawaii 7 million, Yellowstone Park 3 million, Machu Picchu 1 million visitors and finally, the Galápagos Islands at 163,000 per year, a fraction comparing to other places, and even fewer children, that is why I say, today we were honored to be part of their unforgettable experience and hope one day they would have the will and power to make a positive change in this wonderful world of ours.
They also learned our local talk like having ALAS (wings) and SON (music to the soul) “alas y son, Bacancisimo….!!” my dear reader I hope this reaches you. We had fun all the time and l hope you come one day and feel what this place has for us.
Our expedition is now over; life goes on, but we are now sure this place has changed many lives; a place which can never be fully described. We all came with different backgrounds, different ages and yet we are now one, sharing this magic which can only exist in our hearts and minds forever, Merry Christmas to all.
