This morning we woke up at Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island. We visited in the morning the famous giant tortoise-breeding center and learned about the big conservation efforts to preserve this unique Archipelago. Our guests walked through Puerto Ayora town and bought souvenirs and stop by the busy fishermen’s market; here you get to observe the interaction between the locals, pelicans, frigates and sea lions! The afternoon was spent at the highlands; we walked inside a lava tube, drank a shot of a local moonshine, visited a local school and wandered around the emblematic animals of the Islands, the giant tortoises. After dinner, our lounge changed its setting for the performance of a local group of musicians. We ended a perfect day listening to the sounds of Andean flutes, charango, drums and guitar for the delight of everyone.
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- 09 May 2018
Santa Cruz Island, 5/9/2018, National Geographic Islander
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Vanessa Gallo, Naturalist
Vanessa Gallo’s grandparents arrived in the Galápagos Islands in 1936, making her the third generation of her family to live and work in this magical archipelago. She left the islands for the capital city of Quito for high school, where she discovere...
Read MoreMark Coger , Videographer
Growing up in a military family, Mark Coger has been traveling most of his life. While living in Japan, he developed his passion for videography. He began his venture in the field of video production by filming numerous events for a local high scho...
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