Today, we had our last day of expedition on board National Geographic Endeavour II. We started the day by visiting Punta Pitt. We landed on a green sand beach. The presence of a semiprecious stone in the sand makes this place shine like it is covered in diamonds. We hiked along a trail and spotted red-footed boobies, San Cristobal lava lizards, and many other creatures. It was an amazing hike.
1/19/2025
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National Geographic Endeavour II
Hood Island
Our first full day spent exploring this enchanted archipelago was filled with surprises. After breakfast, we walked along the beach of Gardner Bay to enjoy a colony of friendly sea lions. We got to know some of the famous birds that Darwin observed during his visit to this island, such as finches and mockingbirds. Afterwards, we practiced snorkeling and enjoyed swimming in the turquoise waters of the bay. In the afternoon, we visited Punta Suarez, one of the most amazing sites in the Galapagos. We saw marine iguanas basking on the rocks, blue-footed boobies, frigates, seagulls, and a great colony of Nazca boobies. The day’s highlight was a few waved albatrosses, a bird that usually migrates at this time of the year. We finished our day of incredible experiences with the tame wildlife and the spectacular scenery of this volcanic archipelago.
