Can you spot the marine iguanas in this photo? With the night of choppy seas behind us, our morning dawns bright on the youngest of the Galapagos Islands, Fernandina. For me, this is the most other-worldly island of all . . . From our dry landing at Punta Espinosa (Espinosa Point), we set off on […]
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Snorkeling with Sea Lions in the Galapagos
Snorkeling in translucent, turquoise seas ranks high on the bucket list of many travelers to the Galapagos Islands. Imagine swimming among sea lions, sea turtles and penguins – maybe even hammerheads – in their natural habitat, an underwater playground! This morning it’s time for our first snorkeling adventure in Española’s Gardner Bay. We don our wet suits […]
Cruising the Galápagos Islands
8 Islands, 4 Equator Crossings, 1 Night of Choppy Seas . . . “There are no good hair days on the Galápagos Islands,” claims Roni, a fellow passenger aboard the MV Evolution. After several futile attempts to keep my own in place, I nod, letting mine whip across my face. But then we’re not here […]