San Cristobal Island
Today is our last day in paradise, an adventure which seems dreamlike; we all bonded as one even though we are from different places. The Galápagos brings magic to our souls and minds. From Fernandina to San Cristobal islands, the youngest and one of the oldest in the archipelago, on a journey of discovery through time.
San Cristobal Island is one of the oldest 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 and search for red-footed boobies.
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 many turtles, playful sea lions, fish, and friends.
Meanwhile, an inspiring meeting took place onboard, brainstorming about the world’s hammerhead sharks and their importance to our ecology.
We made it to the Galápagos and it was not easy. Of the seven billion humans in this world, only a few make it here; Egypt: 11 million, Hawaii: 7 million, Yellowstone Park: 3 million, Machu Picchu: 1 million visitors and finally, Galápagos Islands: 163,000 per year, a fraction compared to other places. This is why I say, today we are honored to be part of this unforgettable experience and hope one day our guests have the will and power to make a positive change in this wonderful world of ours, as they are now our ambassadors, seeing first-hand how far a single choice, an idea from the Ecuadorian government, made an encouraging, impressive impact for humankind.
Our expedition is now over; life goes on, but we are now sure this place has changed many lives. This is a place which can never be fully described. We all came with different backgrounds and yet we are now one, sharing this magic which will exist in our hearts and minds forever.
