Bartholomew & Santiago Islands
Our expedition this week around this magical archipelago had a golden finale. A very warm early morning light accompanied us while we were climbing up all the way to the summit of Bartholomew Island. Once at the top we had the joy to observe one of the most famous volcanic views of the Galápagos, two bays separated by a little patch of vegetation with the unusual shape of the Pinnacle Rock that has become a trademark for this enchanted archipelago.
Later on in the morning we came back to the island again but this time to explore the areas around the Pinnacle Rock. Some guests opted to cross a dune to the southern side of Bartholomew. This morning we were fortunate for we observed some white tipped reef sharks very close to the shore line. Some others guests cooled down in the refreshing waters of the Pacific Ocean swimming or snorkeling.
In the afternoon we went to Santiago Island. It was a perfect way to end the week for our National Geographic Expedition around this magical place. On Puerto Egas we walked along the coastline. Many marine iguanas and Galápagos sea lions were admired while they were resting and relaxing under a beautiful late light.
The golden rays of the late afternoon sun made us remember that our expedition has come to an end but the memories of this place will remain with us for a lifetime. This week, for all of us, has been great, fun and inspiring. What an incredible week and what a special expedition this has been.
All the incredible up close and personal encounters we have had with the wildlife of the Galápagos have deeply touched us and changed us forever. How fortunate we are that a place so pristine like this archipelago still exists on our planet.
Our expedition this week around this magical archipelago had a golden finale. A very warm early morning light accompanied us while we were climbing up all the way to the summit of Bartholomew Island. Once at the top we had the joy to observe one of the most famous volcanic views of the Galápagos, two bays separated by a little patch of vegetation with the unusual shape of the Pinnacle Rock that has become a trademark for this enchanted archipelago.
Later on in the morning we came back to the island again but this time to explore the areas around the Pinnacle Rock. Some guests opted to cross a dune to the southern side of Bartholomew. This morning we were fortunate for we observed some white tipped reef sharks very close to the shore line. Some others guests cooled down in the refreshing waters of the Pacific Ocean swimming or snorkeling.
In the afternoon we went to Santiago Island. It was a perfect way to end the week for our National Geographic Expedition around this magical place. On Puerto Egas we walked along the coastline. Many marine iguanas and Galápagos sea lions were admired while they were resting and relaxing under a beautiful late light.
The golden rays of the late afternoon sun made us remember that our expedition has come to an end but the memories of this place will remain with us for a lifetime. This week, for all of us, has been great, fun and inspiring. What an incredible week and what a special expedition this has been.
All the incredible up close and personal encounters we have had with the wildlife of the Galápagos have deeply touched us and changed us forever. How fortunate we are that a place so pristine like this archipelago still exists on our planet.
