Española Island
What a wonderful day we have had! This time of year, the climate in the Galápagos is dry and quite cold (for equatorial standards) as a result of which most of us find exploring the various islands a lot more comfortable and fun, as this is also the time of year when we can see much different behavior in animals, even plants.
We had a fair share of surprises today, as we saw a couple of unusual species: a female bobolink during our hike at Punta Suarez, Española, and I would like to share this picture of an barn swallow that we found perched on the railings of our teak deck. Now, do not expect to see these particular species when you come to the islands, my dear reader, this is just a sprinkle of magic, just to remind us that “there is not a dull day in the Galápagos,” which is one of the reasons why our staff have many years working in such an evolving place. We love it! Our guests were simply mesmerized by the beauty of these islands and the co-existence of every living form, treating us as part of their world. The ubiquitous newborn sea lions are the winners though, and most of those we have seen are under a month of age, some having just arrived in this world within the last few hours.
After our lunch and siesta (for some), we disembarked for water activities like deep water snorkeling, glass bottom boat and snorkeling lessons at the beach for our first-timers. We also relished the opportunity to walk along a white sandy beach with sea lions, birds, and solitude. The breeze, the warmth of the setting sun, and the sound of the waves invited us to return to the Polaris and gather in the lounge to share some experiences and to meet new friends too.
We were all eager for the next day in the “Enchanted Islands.”
What a wonderful day we have had! This time of year, the climate in the Galápagos is dry and quite cold (for equatorial standards) as a result of which most of us find exploring the various islands a lot more comfortable and fun, as this is also the time of year when we can see much different behavior in animals, even plants.
We had a fair share of surprises today, as we saw a couple of unusual species: a female bobolink during our hike at Punta Suarez, Española, and I would like to share this picture of an barn swallow that we found perched on the railings of our teak deck. Now, do not expect to see these particular species when you come to the islands, my dear reader, this is just a sprinkle of magic, just to remind us that “there is not a dull day in the Galápagos,” which is one of the reasons why our staff have many years working in such an evolving place. We love it! Our guests were simply mesmerized by the beauty of these islands and the co-existence of every living form, treating us as part of their world. The ubiquitous newborn sea lions are the winners though, and most of those we have seen are under a month of age, some having just arrived in this world within the last few hours.
After our lunch and siesta (for some), we disembarked for water activities like deep water snorkeling, glass bottom boat and snorkeling lessons at the beach for our first-timers. We also relished the opportunity to walk along a white sandy beach with sea lions, birds, and solitude. The breeze, the warmth of the setting sun, and the sound of the waves invited us to return to the Polaris and gather in the lounge to share some experiences and to meet new friends too.
We were all eager for the next day in the “Enchanted Islands.”
