What an amazing way to finish an epic visit to the unique Galapagos Islands. On our final day, National Geographic Delfina stopped by two islands, both very scenic and home to the endemic species of the archipelago. The combination of the red iron-oxide beach surrounded by the vast, upwelling ocean captivated us.
After a 40-minute navigation, we anchored next to a large, monogenic cinder cone adjacent to the historic Santigo Island. The separation between these two formations created ideal conditions for terrestrial and marine wildlife to unite. For a nice send off, we snorkeled with sharks and colorful reef fish, as well as shared a beach with sea lions.
