Santa Cruz Island
While approaching the island of Santa Cruz the heavy layer of clouds covering the highlands was noticeable. Nothing to worry about, in fact we are prepared for everything regarding weather and our guests always have the best times of it. After disembarking at the Park Service dock, we made our approach to the National Park Service headquarters and the Darwin Station areas.
The visit to the tortoises' corrals was rewarding. We all appreciated the great efforts that are being made in order to protect these gentle giants that impassible, walk in front of us, not aware of the dangers that modern days present to them. We also had a great time identifying finches and found we were lucky enough to see the vegetarian finch. Another exceptional inhabitant that appeared in front of us during our stroll was the dark billed cuckoo, a rather difficult bird to spot.
The highlands offered us a pleasant temperature. At noon we took pleasure in a bike ride on our way to Altair, the restaurant where we had lunch. A great camaraderie was accompanied by an exquisite meal. Once we were satisfied, we continued to our exploration of the area and to make our own discoveries. One of the most satisfactory events of the afternoon was the crossing of a huge lava tube. This giant formation was very humbling and made us think about how fragile we really are.
At five in the afternoon we were full of exciting memories and although many would have liked to have stayed longer on the island, everybody agreed in calling this a day; and what an exceptional one.
While approaching the island of Santa Cruz the heavy layer of clouds covering the highlands was noticeable. Nothing to worry about, in fact we are prepared for everything regarding weather and our guests always have the best times of it. After disembarking at the Park Service dock, we made our approach to the National Park Service headquarters and the Darwin Station areas.
The visit to the tortoises' corrals was rewarding. We all appreciated the great efforts that are being made in order to protect these gentle giants that impassible, walk in front of us, not aware of the dangers that modern days present to them. We also had a great time identifying finches and found we were lucky enough to see the vegetarian finch. Another exceptional inhabitant that appeared in front of us during our stroll was the dark billed cuckoo, a rather difficult bird to spot.
The highlands offered us a pleasant temperature. At noon we took pleasure in a bike ride on our way to Altair, the restaurant where we had lunch. A great camaraderie was accompanied by an exquisite meal. Once we were satisfied, we continued to our exploration of the area and to make our own discoveries. One of the most satisfactory events of the afternoon was the crossing of a huge lava tube. This giant formation was very humbling and made us think about how fragile we really are.
At five in the afternoon we were full of exciting memories and although many would have liked to have stayed longer on the island, everybody agreed in calling this a day; and what an exceptional one.
