San Cristobal Island, 4/5/2022, National Geographic Islander
Aboard the
National Geographic Islander
Galápagos
Today we woke up to the same view that Darwin first experienced when he visited the islands: Punta Pitt. This location offers an uphill walk. We observed a seabird colony, various animals endemic to the island, and a breathtaking clifftop view of the vastness of the Pacific.
Anahí grew up in a small house by the beach in the Galápagos Islands. Along with her best friend, she used to wander during the days around mangrove trees, becoming a different animal every day. She used to camp on solitary beaches, snorkel with shar...
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Isabela and Fernandina Islands are both volcanically active. Isabela is the largest island in the archipelago and is formed by five active shield volcanos, with Wolf Volcano being the highest point in the Galapagos. Fernandina, the youngest and most volcanically active island, last erupted in May 2024.
This day started early in the morning, as soon as the sun rose. North Seymour holds the largest magnificent frigatebird population than any other island in the archipelago. As you walk along the trail you can also observe yellow land iguanas and some blue-footed boobies. At this time of the year, the rainy season, the island is lush and very green. During the afternoon, we visited the well-known red sand island, Rabida. This island provides a perfect place for our first time snorkeling in the Galapagos. Later in the afternoon, we explored the brackish water lagoon behind the red beach where flamingoes calmly looked for food.
With a very relaxing morning in the highlands of Santa Cruz, my hometown, our day began. We had a nice time at the sugarcane farm and saw a large number of giant tortoises with a backdrop of amazing views. Later, on board National Geographic Islander II, we enjoyed a show with local artisans and musicians.
