Hood or Española Island
Our wonderful last day began by visiting the oldest island in the archipelago, and for me, one of the most beautiful ones! During the morning we went to Gardner Bay for everyone to spend their time in their own way.
Some went to snorkel along those gorgeous cliffs of Gardner Islet, while the rest of our guests decided to explore the white sand beach (bathed by turquoise blue waters). It was just what we all needed.
A perfect relaxing time teeming with wildlife, just as we were expecting it to be. A lot sea lions resting here and there as well as very inquisitive little birds known as Española mockingbirds.
For the afternoon we sailed off to the western coast of Hood, to visit an area known as Punta Suarez. The late afternoon was spent among endemic animals unique to Española Island. The Galápagos waved albatross were found at their breeding grounds, and now you find them very busy: both parents taking shifts caring for a hungry chick. One of them has a name now, "Mike"; we will keep you updated about Mike every week!
Just when we thought that we had seen it all, the “albatross airport” came into sight! We were all amused when observing several albatross jumping off the cliffs as well as making awkward maneuvers to come back to land on the rocky shores of the uplifted cliffs.
As the day is getting close to an end, we are all saying good bye not only to the island, but to the entire archipelago that has given us so much to remember.
Our wonderful last day began by visiting the oldest island in the archipelago, and for me, one of the most beautiful ones! During the morning we went to Gardner Bay for everyone to spend their time in their own way.
Some went to snorkel along those gorgeous cliffs of Gardner Islet, while the rest of our guests decided to explore the white sand beach (bathed by turquoise blue waters). It was just what we all needed.
A perfect relaxing time teeming with wildlife, just as we were expecting it to be. A lot sea lions resting here and there as well as very inquisitive little birds known as Española mockingbirds.
For the afternoon we sailed off to the western coast of Hood, to visit an area known as Punta Suarez. The late afternoon was spent among endemic animals unique to Española Island. The Galápagos waved albatross were found at their breeding grounds, and now you find them very busy: both parents taking shifts caring for a hungry chick. One of them has a name now, "Mike"; we will keep you updated about Mike every week!
Just when we thought that we had seen it all, the “albatross airport” came into sight! We were all amused when observing several albatross jumping off the cliffs as well as making awkward maneuvers to come back to land on the rocky shores of the uplifted cliffs.
As the day is getting close to an end, we are all saying good bye not only to the island, but to the entire archipelago that has given us so much to remember.
