Floreana Island
Floreana Island is a very dramatic geological formation, with a few satellite islets all around the main island; this island is very important to our understanding of the human history of Galápagos, and the natural history as well. We had an optional wake -up call to visit a very old post office barrel set by whalers back in the 1800’s, as a link of communication with their families on the old continent.
We continued our exploration with a few activities such as glass-bottom boat, Zodiac rides, and the most popular, snorkeling at Champion Islet. This tiny piece of land, which is the tip of a volcano, is one the best places in Galápagos for fish identification, due to the abundance of different kind of fishes. And this morning was no exception, because the water was lovely and calm; we spotted two kinds of sharks which are very unusual in snorkeling activities. And those on the glass-bottom boat saw the same marine life without getting wet.
A late morning activity was offered at the same location, to look for the elusive Floreana mockingbird and many other marine birds as well. After this amazing morning experience we continued our adventure at Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island.
In the afternoon, we started disembarking with the photographer groups, followed by those interested in natural history. This week we are very lucky to have the opportunity to explore this archipelago with National Geographic and Lindblad Expedition professional photographers; they are here to give our guests tips on how to capture a moment in wildlife and make their week unforgettable, together with the interpretation of natural history given by our naturalist team.
So looking forward to more adventure, away from civilization.
