The spectacular, eroded slopes of Punta Pitt was our first sight, and everyone rose early for our last full day in the archipelago. This northeastern most corner of the island is one of the few places that all three species of booby – Nazca, blue-footed, and red-footed – nest and breed. Hikes, Zodiac rides, swimming, and snorkeling filled the morning with successful sightings and unforgettable experiences. Two Galapagos sea lion pups on the beach stole the show, despite having both white and brown morphotypes of the red-footed booby perched not too far up the cliff, red feet practically shining. By noon we were sailing southwest along the coast towards Cerro Brujo.
The afternoon’s destination has almost no equal here in Galapagos. The long, sugar-fine white beach allows for one last decompression stop before tomorrow’s trip back into civilization.
