San Cristobal Island, 1/24/2023, National Geographic Islander II
Aboard the
National Geographic Islander II
Galápagos
San Cristobal has its own giant tortoise population, as well as endemic lava lizards and snakes. These are examples of adaptive radiation in the archipelago.
We have had a successful week full of great memories. The unique and friendly animals found in this group of islands are not found anywhere else on our planet.
Walter was born in a very small town on the mainland of Ecuador. His first trip to the Galápagos was when he was 12 years old, visiting friends and aunt, who had moved to the islands. From the first moment he saw the Islands, he fell in love with the...
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Isabela and Fernandina Islands are both volcanically active. Isabela is the largest island in the archipelago and is formed by five active shield volcanos, with Wolf Volcano being the highest point in the Galapagos. Fernandina, the youngest and most volcanically active island, last erupted in May 2024.
This day started early in the morning, as soon as the sun rose. North Seymour holds the largest magnificent frigatebird population than any other island in the archipelago. As you walk along the trail you can also observe yellow land iguanas and some blue-footed boobies. At this time of the year, the rainy season, the island is lush and very green. During the afternoon, we visited the well-known red sand island, Rabida. This island provides a perfect place for our first time snorkeling in the Galapagos. Later in the afternoon, we explored the brackish water lagoon behind the red beach where flamingoes calmly looked for food.
With a very relaxing morning in the highlands of Santa Cruz, my hometown, our day began. We had a nice time at the sugarcane farm and saw a large number of giant tortoises with a backdrop of amazing views. Later, on board National Geographic Islander II, we enjoyed a show with local artisans and musicians.
