Bartolome & Santiago Islands
Today we’ve been to Batolome Island, a very interesting place where the impressive moonscape is more than just evidence of what must have been the origin of the islands. This was such an experience for everyone, since we got the chance to see all of these flows of lava, craters, and rocks, which made us realize how powerful volcanoes are.
The way up is mildly hard, but all of us could cope with it and felt so pleased to get to the summit and of course, watch one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Galápagos.
This entire morning was just a taste of what was coming in our next stop, Puerto Egas. It was hard to believe all the wildlife that we found, so unique and beautiful. We all appreciated the process of arriving and establishment that the islands suffered a long time ago, as we were watching and learning how species found the islands and evolved to stay. Right in the middle of the trail we could find a beautiful Galápagos dove, which seemed to be posing for us, and of course we took advantage of that and took great pictures.
Later on, evolution was right in front of our eyes with the marine iguanas, which are the only sea-going iguanas in the world. Their bodies showed us all of the changes they have been through, in order to turn into these marine reptiles and adapt themselves for their new foraging behaviour.
One very attractive sighting was the Galápagos locust hanging on the branches of the scarce vegetation from this island. Their colours make them so attractive and yet an easy prey for the many. As we strolled on the shore line, we noticed the Galápagos Hawk flying right above our heads, and in the distance, the sun was coming down. What else we could ask for!
It was such a pity to know that we had to come back on board, but we felt really pleased to know that there’s much more to be seen and of course to learn about, to make us more conscious to protect nature eagerly.
Today we’ve been to Batolome Island, a very interesting place where the impressive moonscape is more than just evidence of what must have been the origin of the islands. This was such an experience for everyone, since we got the chance to see all of these flows of lava, craters, and rocks, which made us realize how powerful volcanoes are.
The way up is mildly hard, but all of us could cope with it and felt so pleased to get to the summit and of course, watch one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Galápagos.
This entire morning was just a taste of what was coming in our next stop, Puerto Egas. It was hard to believe all the wildlife that we found, so unique and beautiful. We all appreciated the process of arriving and establishment that the islands suffered a long time ago, as we were watching and learning how species found the islands and evolved to stay. Right in the middle of the trail we could find a beautiful Galápagos dove, which seemed to be posing for us, and of course we took advantage of that and took great pictures.
Later on, evolution was right in front of our eyes with the marine iguanas, which are the only sea-going iguanas in the world. Their bodies showed us all of the changes they have been through, in order to turn into these marine reptiles and adapt themselves for their new foraging behaviour.
One very attractive sighting was the Galápagos locust hanging on the branches of the scarce vegetation from this island. Their colours make them so attractive and yet an easy prey for the many. As we strolled on the shore line, we noticed the Galápagos Hawk flying right above our heads, and in the distance, the sun was coming down. What else we could ask for!
It was such a pity to know that we had to come back on board, but we felt really pleased to know that there’s much more to be seen and of course to learn about, to make us more conscious to protect nature eagerly.
