Espanola Island
A nice, chilly mist (the so-called garua) was all around us from early in the morning on this last day visiting the Galápagos archipelago. The island of Espanola, being the furthest southeast of the volcanic group, perceives all the impact of the Humboldt current coming from the sub-Antarctic regions, especially now that the inversion layer is connected and the superficial ocean tends to be chilly.
In spite of the lack of sun, the water was extremely clear and the snorkeling session was outstanding. The kayak ride provided us with a splendid opportunity for admiring nature plus some workout time.
During the afternoon on board the National Geographic Islander we had the opportunity to participate in a very exciting Geo Bee that ended in a very tight competition among the different teams. Family and friends were all into geography and the time for comradery couldn’t have been better.
Later, in the afternoon, we walked on Pta. Suarez, where we also had a great chance to participate actively in the displays of nature. Here the mockingbirds, there the albatrosses, still over there the magnificence of the “blow hole” in its majesty, were the encounters we had today that gave us the fulfillment we were all expecting.
I would like to summarize our expedition as one of the greatest experiences a visitor to the Galápagos should expect to have.
