Floreana Island
We began our activities with an invigorating sunrise that sculptured the timeless geological surroundings on the island. This scenery invited us to the Post Office Barrel; nevertheless, this panorama wasn’t exactly an attraction for early visitors. Accidentally, tourism started in the 18th century, when Enderby & Sons hired Captain James Colnett in order to research the Galápagos area for a whaling enterprise. Colnett found out the richness of the islands and this industry initiated with intensity. Therefore, the whalers were away from home at least 5 years, and a barrel was set up to facilitate a hand-deliver mailing system. So, we continued the tradition by taking and leaving postcards in it. As we landed, we witnessed the footprints of a sea turtle nest.
Additionally, we went on with a Zodiac ride along “La Loberia.” The bulls were barking while patrolling their territories, and the sea lion pups were nursing or playing. Furthermore, sea turtles were spotted and a curious penguin was feeding around our Zodiac.
By midday, we persisted the traditions with our typical Ecuadorian lunch. In the afternoon, we went snorkeling at the satellite Champion Island. The marvelous underwater world was a hysterical combination of colorful tropical fish and silvery ones.
We landed on Punta Cormorant greenish beach, and the beauty couldn’t be better. At this visiting site there is a lagoon surrounded by white mangroves which is the habitat for flamingos. We could admire from a view point three of them incubating on muddy, crater-like nests, juveniles and full grown ones feeding. Also, we spotted some water birds like black-necked common stilts and white-cheeked pintail ducks.
To finish the day, nature changed its art tool using the sun set to outline the flamingo’s silhouette. Then the stars were visible, and we enjoyed them from the sky deck with delicious sangria in hand.
What a stunning day!
We began our activities with an invigorating sunrise that sculptured the timeless geological surroundings on the island. This scenery invited us to the Post Office Barrel; nevertheless, this panorama wasn’t exactly an attraction for early visitors. Accidentally, tourism started in the 18th century, when Enderby & Sons hired Captain James Colnett in order to research the Galápagos area for a whaling enterprise. Colnett found out the richness of the islands and this industry initiated with intensity. Therefore, the whalers were away from home at least 5 years, and a barrel was set up to facilitate a hand-deliver mailing system. So, we continued the tradition by taking and leaving postcards in it. As we landed, we witnessed the footprints of a sea turtle nest.
Additionally, we went on with a Zodiac ride along “La Loberia.” The bulls were barking while patrolling their territories, and the sea lion pups were nursing or playing. Furthermore, sea turtles were spotted and a curious penguin was feeding around our Zodiac.
By midday, we persisted the traditions with our typical Ecuadorian lunch. In the afternoon, we went snorkeling at the satellite Champion Island. The marvelous underwater world was a hysterical combination of colorful tropical fish and silvery ones.
We landed on Punta Cormorant greenish beach, and the beauty couldn’t be better. At this visiting site there is a lagoon surrounded by white mangroves which is the habitat for flamingos. We could admire from a view point three of them incubating on muddy, crater-like nests, juveniles and full grown ones feeding. Also, we spotted some water birds like black-necked common stilts and white-cheeked pintail ducks.
To finish the day, nature changed its art tool using the sun set to outline the flamingo’s silhouette. Then the stars were visible, and we enjoyed them from the sky deck with delicious sangria in hand.
What a stunning day!
