Bartholomew & Santiago Island
We woke up early this morning to climb up to the top of Bartholomew Island; there we had the chance to observe the extraordinary geology of this place. Even though this island is very arid, a few plants have adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. Bartholomew is very famous worldwide for its volcanic landscapes. It contains one of the most photographed vistas: the Pinnacle rock.
Once we returned aboard we had a well-deserved breakfast. We got ready again to swim and snorkel from the golden color sand beach around the pinnacle. Some of our guests encountered Galápagos penguins, Galápagos sea lions, white tip sharks and a large variety of fish. Those who wanted to see the underwater world without getting wet went on the glass bottom boat outings; they saw a huge marble sting ray and many marine invertebrates such as sea stars and sea cucumbers.
Air and water temperatures are changing rapidly and the dry cold season is finally arriving. This season will last approximately until December. The cold, rich, and productive waters that are arriving with the cold-dry season are responsible for the abundance of fish for seabirds, sea lions, fur seals, and sharks.
We left Bartholomew Island and after a smooth navigation we arrived to the western realms of Santiago Island. We went walking along the coast of Puerto Egas. We found several shore birds species, Galápagos sea lions, Galápagos fur seals, herons and many marine iguanas. After a very relaxing walk we returned for a final recap where everyone shared some of their best memories of this trip. We certainly have a lot to remember and celebrate.
We woke up early this morning to climb up to the top of Bartholomew Island; there we had the chance to observe the extraordinary geology of this place. Even though this island is very arid, a few plants have adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. Bartholomew is very famous worldwide for its volcanic landscapes. It contains one of the most photographed vistas: the Pinnacle rock.
Once we returned aboard we had a well-deserved breakfast. We got ready again to swim and snorkel from the golden color sand beach around the pinnacle. Some of our guests encountered Galápagos penguins, Galápagos sea lions, white tip sharks and a large variety of fish. Those who wanted to see the underwater world without getting wet went on the glass bottom boat outings; they saw a huge marble sting ray and many marine invertebrates such as sea stars and sea cucumbers.
Air and water temperatures are changing rapidly and the dry cold season is finally arriving. This season will last approximately until December. The cold, rich, and productive waters that are arriving with the cold-dry season are responsible for the abundance of fish for seabirds, sea lions, fur seals, and sharks.
We left Bartholomew Island and after a smooth navigation we arrived to the western realms of Santiago Island. We went walking along the coast of Puerto Egas. We found several shore birds species, Galápagos sea lions, Galápagos fur seals, herons and many marine iguanas. After a very relaxing walk we returned for a final recap where everyone shared some of their best memories of this trip. We certainly have a lot to remember and celebrate.
