After three long days at sea, National Geographic Orion arrived at the stunning island of La Palma, our first port of call in the Canary Islands. After a leisurely morning spent visiting the quaint town of Santa Cruz de la Palma, groups split up and went their separate ways for the afternoon. Some guests enjoyed a cultural and handicraft tour, others had an opportunity to learn about the local wine production, including a wine tasting, and the rest of us went on a hiking adventure around the new volcanic eruption from 2021. Everyone had a gorgeous time, and the evening recap was abuzz with discussion and lots of stories. The day ended with a scrumptious barbecue put on by our gracious galley. What a fabulous day!