Today we arrived to the easternmost side of the archipelago, where we visited San Cristobal Island. While the western side was young and full of imposing volcanoes, lava fields, and little vegetation, the eastern side greeted us with an incredible landscape of a very old tuff cones and the remnants of an older era: the oldest portion of the archipelago. In the morning, we climbed Punta Pitt, in search of red-footed boobies—the only species we had not seen yet. We found several of them on nests, we saw some in flight, and even some chicks from the distance. The vegetation in this area is very unique as well; we were enchanted with Galapagos club leaf and Galapagos carpet weed, both rich in color and forms. They are the plants that brought hue to this dry ecosystem. Along the way we spotted blue-footed boobies as well! Then we finished the morning enjoying the beautiful green sandy beach, which we shared with several sea lions, who joined us in the water.
In the afternoon we navigated to the most beautiful beach yet, Cerro Brujo, where we enjoyed more beach time and snorkeling opportunities. After a wonderful afternoon there, we navigated to an iconic place known as Kicker Rock, while enjoying a cocktail out on our sundeck. This is a tuff cone that was eroded to the point of cracking into two parts, with a narrow channel flowing through. It was amazing to see! The view was incredible, a great memory to finish this week in paradise.
