Today’s expedition led us to Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island, the easternmost landing in the Galápagos. We hiked a rugged trail carved by erosion through ancient tuff cones, reaching the summit in search of the elusive red-footed booby— the third booby species found in the archipelago. Along the way, we were treated to sightings of a few blue-footed boobies as well.
In the afternoon, we explored Cerro Brujo, a stunning white-sand beach where sea lions lounged peacefully in the sun. To end the day, we circumnavigated the iconic Kicker Rock aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, enjoying a breathtaking sunset that lit up the surrounding islands.
