Fernandina and Isabela Islands
We have sailed toward the westernmost islands of this Archipelago. Because of the upwellings of the Cromwell Current; this is the richest marine area of the enchanted islands. As a visible proof of this, we found hundreds of sea birds flying around Roca Redonda, early this morning. This is the remnant of a shield volcano, isolated from the rest of the Galápagos, therefore, an amazing nesting place for all kinds of pelagic birds.
As we crossed the equator line, nasty pirates and King Neptune came on board to baptize us as “Galápagos amberjacks.” Afterwards Naturalist Paula Tagle, spoke through the bridge P.A, explaining about the geology of this, the youngest volcano of the Galápagos. We had barely finished with the Geology when Rafael spotted a huge pod of common dolphins and the Captain changed our course, we all hurried topside and enjoyed a close view of their exuberant leaps just in front of the bow.
The Zodiac ride along the cliffs of Punta Vicente Roca brought us even more wonders: blue-footed boobies diving around, sea turtles peacefully swimming and a cave full of living treasures.
The afternoon found us on Fernandina Island. The youngest and the most pristine island in the Galápagos. We saw flightless cormorants, penguins and hundreds of marine iguanas, and some of us saw a veritable sea lion battle. A complete and wonderful day in the Galápagos!
We have sailed toward the westernmost islands of this Archipelago. Because of the upwellings of the Cromwell Current; this is the richest marine area of the enchanted islands. As a visible proof of this, we found hundreds of sea birds flying around Roca Redonda, early this morning. This is the remnant of a shield volcano, isolated from the rest of the Galápagos, therefore, an amazing nesting place for all kinds of pelagic birds.
As we crossed the equator line, nasty pirates and King Neptune came on board to baptize us as “Galápagos amberjacks.” Afterwards Naturalist Paula Tagle, spoke through the bridge P.A, explaining about the geology of this, the youngest volcano of the Galápagos. We had barely finished with the Geology when Rafael spotted a huge pod of common dolphins and the Captain changed our course, we all hurried topside and enjoyed a close view of their exuberant leaps just in front of the bow.
The Zodiac ride along the cliffs of Punta Vicente Roca brought us even more wonders: blue-footed boobies diving around, sea turtles peacefully swimming and a cave full of living treasures.
The afternoon found us on Fernandina Island. The youngest and the most pristine island in the Galápagos. We saw flightless cormorants, penguins and hundreds of marine iguanas, and some of us saw a veritable sea lion battle. A complete and wonderful day in the Galápagos!
