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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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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Today we woke up in the western realm of the archipelago. We crossed the equatorial line in the company of some common dolphins, while navigating near the beautiful Isabela Island. We then arrived at Punta Vicente Roca, where we explored the coastline to see the amazing geology and spot a variety of wildlife. In the afternoon we moved to Fernandina Island, the youngest of the archipelago. We saw so many species, from Galapagos sea lions to marine iguanas, as well as some unusual species like Galapagos racer snakes that were alert and ready to find some prey. To close this spectacular day we had a beautiful sunset, while dolphins followed our Zodiacs back to our floating home, National Geographic Delfina .