A day of hiking on Genovesa Island under the warm tropical sun is a pristine paradise. During the morning we explored Darwin Bay, surrounded by red-footed boobies and frigatebirds, while the fresh ocean air and salty breeze accompanied us. Despite the sparse vegetation, the contrast between the volcanic rocks and the green mangroves creates a unique landscape full of life, with seabirds flying over our heads. In the afternoon, at Prince Philip’s Steps we saw Galapagos sea lions and fur seals resting on the rocks, and at the end of the trail a short-eared owl hidden among them. The gentle breaking of the waves and the songs of the birds immersed us in the serenity of this isolated corner of the world, where nature feels vibrant and pure.