Floreana Island
Floreana is one of the inhabited islands of this Archipelago, with the smallest population of about 70 people living here. The island is a huge extinct shield volcano, however in an old, eroded stage.
We started with an optional prebreakfast outing in the famous Post Office Bay, and on the way there by Zodiac, we encountered a spectacular feeding frenzy of blue-footed boobies and penguins, sighted just off the landing beach.
Later on our Captain, Juan Rueda, together with the pilot Benito Valarezo, repositioned the ship to Champion islet where several different water activities took place. Champion was at its best; juvenile sea lions appeared to be waiting for us, as they were right there in large groups (like neighborhood gangs, just waiting for whatever is passing by). Indeed, our guests had a lot fun swimming with them. In addition, of course, large schools of tropical fishes were seen along those incredible underwater cliffs found there.
Afternoon had us out on shore on the main island of Floreana once again. The low light was ideal as flamingos cruised the lagoon alongside pintail ducks. The crashing surf off the fine white coralline beach offered a breeze and plenty of sightings of green sea turtles preparing for possible nocturnal approaches to lay their eggs. We left them finally, to some peace and the coming darkness; to the privacy they deserve and receive here in Galápagos.
Floreana is one of the inhabited islands of this Archipelago, with the smallest population of about 70 people living here. The island is a huge extinct shield volcano, however in an old, eroded stage.
We started with an optional prebreakfast outing in the famous Post Office Bay, and on the way there by Zodiac, we encountered a spectacular feeding frenzy of blue-footed boobies and penguins, sighted just off the landing beach.
Later on our Captain, Juan Rueda, together with the pilot Benito Valarezo, repositioned the ship to Champion islet where several different water activities took place. Champion was at its best; juvenile sea lions appeared to be waiting for us, as they were right there in large groups (like neighborhood gangs, just waiting for whatever is passing by). Indeed, our guests had a lot fun swimming with them. In addition, of course, large schools of tropical fishes were seen along those incredible underwater cliffs found there.
Afternoon had us out on shore on the main island of Floreana once again. The low light was ideal as flamingos cruised the lagoon alongside pintail ducks. The crashing surf off the fine white coralline beach offered a breeze and plenty of sightings of green sea turtles preparing for possible nocturnal approaches to lay their eggs. We left them finally, to some peace and the coming darkness; to the privacy they deserve and receive here in Galápagos.
