National Geographic Endeavour II anchored in Academy Bay very early this morning, and after breakfast, we headed ashore to stay all day long on this island.
We went to The Giant Tortoises Breeding Center to learn all about their history as well as the efforts to breed this emblematic species from extinction. We also went to a couple of local farms that cultivate different crops. Many of the products grown locally here are consumed on board our ship.
After lunch, we explored a farm that Galapagos giant tortoises walk through every year looking for lush vegetation and fresh water.
