The anchor dropping was our early wake-up call. After breakfast, groups started activities in Buccaneer Cove, a well-known site on Santiago Island since the 17th and 18th centuries, taking its name from the fact that pirates, buccaneers, and later whalers used this bay as an anchorage to supply their vessels, look for fresh water in higher parts of the island, and catch giant tortoises for food. Several of us went kayaking while others went for a Zodiac ride. Later, a group went snorkeling and some guests enjoyed a glass bottom boat ride.
At noon, our National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Global Explorers designed some fish of their own imaginations. In the afternoon, we visited James Bay where some of us hiked and observed Galapagos fur seals, sea lions, and shore birds. Others strolled, swam, and played at the beach.
What a wonderful and relaxing day in paradise!
