18th May 15 - Galapagos Day Three
Another action packed day of Zodiac rides, deep sea snorkeling and a Hike
| Zodiac to Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela |
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| Silver Galapogus anchored close to the cliffs where we set off on our zodiac trip |
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| The zodiac took us deep inside the cave where we watched the turtles. |
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| More blue footed Boobys |
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| Flightless cormorant |
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| After returning to the ship we went deep sea snorkeling. Swam with turtles. Got surrounded by a shoal of tiny silver fish - amazing! |
| Hike on Punta Espinoza, Fernandina |
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| The zodiac dropped us in the midst of the mangroves where we had to take off our hiking boots and wade through the water. So many Sally Lightfoot crabs |
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| Amazing sight |
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| Galapagos hawk...posing! |
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| Then you come across the iguanas. Just thousands of them all asleep on the lava rocks. I took hundreds of photos but will present you just a few. |
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| Must admit this was an amazing sight. And they took no notice of us whatsoever! |
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| Lava heron and more crabs |
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| Love this photo of the sea lion pup. Apparently their mums leave them on the beach for up to two days as they go fishing |
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| Silver Galapagos from the lava shore |
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| Departing in the zodiacs back to the ship as the sun set. |