Our last day was dedicated primarily to snorkeling. A short walk on a red sand beach, some flamboyant flamingos in the lagoon, and in the water, we went – twice! The warm, wet season lived up to its expectations, so everyone happily entered the water. Sharks were the stars of the day, as we saw three species. However, the best in show were the Galapagos penguins, though the other marine creatures stood out in their own right.
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- 21 Mar 2025
Rabida Island and Sombrero Chino, 3/21/2025, National Geographic Delfina
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Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
Cindy was raised in a family that was fortunate enough to live in many different countries across the globe. During her formative years, she counted Latin America and Europe as home, with periods in-between living in Illinois and Indiana, where she a...
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