Isabela and Fernandina Islands
This day began with an early wake up call, to circumnavigate “Roca Redonda.” One cannot compare this place with any other in this world.
We found very attractive cliffs and an incredible amount of birds; every little inch of this small rock has a bird on it! While observing these many birds we were surprised by a small pod of bottlenose dolphins. They rode with us for a while and then, as fast as they came, they disappeared. Probably to look for food.
After a delicious breakfast, we had the Equator line ceremony, and learned about the geology of Ecuador volcano. Once we arrived to Punta Vicente Roca we had a fascinating Zodiac ride. We encountered a giant devil’s manta ray very close to the surface of the water. There were so many Pacific green sea turtles that at some point we were completely surrounded by them; this is normal because at this time of year they are mating and laying eggs. Penguins were feeding on the schools of little fish, marine iguanas were nesting very close to the cliffs, and sea lions were basking in the sun while taking a glimpse of us.
During lunch we had the company of common dolphins and the walk in the afternoon was completed with the sighting of the first marine iguanas nesting close to the trail, while a Galápagos hawk tried to catch one of them.
It feels so good at the end of the day…
This day began with an early wake up call, to circumnavigate “Roca Redonda.” One cannot compare this place with any other in this world.
We found very attractive cliffs and an incredible amount of birds; every little inch of this small rock has a bird on it! While observing these many birds we were surprised by a small pod of bottlenose dolphins. They rode with us for a while and then, as fast as they came, they disappeared. Probably to look for food.
After a delicious breakfast, we had the Equator line ceremony, and learned about the geology of Ecuador volcano. Once we arrived to Punta Vicente Roca we had a fascinating Zodiac ride. We encountered a giant devil’s manta ray very close to the surface of the water. There were so many Pacific green sea turtles that at some point we were completely surrounded by them; this is normal because at this time of year they are mating and laying eggs. Penguins were feeding on the schools of little fish, marine iguanas were nesting very close to the cliffs, and sea lions were basking in the sun while taking a glimpse of us.
During lunch we had the company of common dolphins and the walk in the afternoon was completed with the sighting of the first marine iguanas nesting close to the trail, while a Galápagos hawk tried to catch one of them.
It feels so good at the end of the day…
