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Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 8, 2024
Red-bellied macaws were seen at a very close range, making loud calls while flying above a dead tree. —Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
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Wild Galápagos Escape, May 8, 2024
After our BBQ dinner, we were treated to a spectacular natural phenomenon, an eruption of La Cumbre Volcano on Fernandina Island. Witnessing this awe-inspiring display of nature's power was a humbling but beautiful experience that is hard to describe with words. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist
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Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 9, 2024
Our paramedic found a baby sloth atop a cecropia tree — it was so cute and made our day! —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell, and the Misty Fjords, May 10, 2024
The aurora borealis paints the night sky over Southeast Alaska. —Frankie Wilton, Naturalist
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Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat, and Papua New Guinea, May 11, 2024
A dance performance has been arranged for us and everyone in the area is super excited. Dance teams have traveled from the somewhat distant mainland as well as the famous Trobriand Islands. Closer to home, there are two teams from nearby islands and one from Kwato. —Dennis Cornejo, Naturalist
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 12, 2024
As National Geographic Resolution came to Reine, excitement buzzed among the guests who were eager to explore the picturesque fishing village. With its colorful red wooden houses nestled amidst towering mountains, Reine seemed like a painting come to life. The island's modest population of 314 added to its charm, offering a glimpse into the intimate rhythms of coastal life. —Giulia Ciampini, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii, May 12, 2024
This net barn is a favorite of photographers as the lines of floats and repeating patterns make for interesting compositions. —Linda M. Burback, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 12, 2024
Blue-footed boobies court one another. —Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
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Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula, May 12, 2024
The rock of Gibraltar backlit by the setting sun. —Stephen Fisher, Historian
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 13, 2024
National Geographic Resolution in full expedition mode. Purpose-built for ops, we can run them out of both sides of the ship at the same time. —Tanish Peelgrane, Undersea Specialist
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Bali and Beyond: Exploring Indonesia’s Corals, Komodos, and Culture, May 13, 2024
Today we continued our voyage west as we spent the day at sea, and this morning we were greeted by a lovely rainbow. —Alex Joseph, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 14, 2024
Steller sea lions jockey for space on top of a channel marker outside of town. —Kyle Bowman, Naturalist
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