Today was our last full day exploring the Enchanted Islands, and what an extraordinary day it was. We began with an uphill hike at Punta Pitt to look for red- and blue-footed boobies. Today was also our last snorkel, and we were accompanied by playful sea lions. To finish the day, we landed on Cerro Brujo, a white sand beach with turquoise waters full of Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. The golden hour made everything more beautiful.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 11 Nov 2022
San Cristóbal, 11/11/2022, National Geographic Endeavour II
- Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II
- Galápagos
Anahí Concari, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Anahí grew up in a small house by the beach in the Galápagos Islands. Along with her best friend, she used to wander during the days around mangrove trees, becoming a different animal every day. She used to camp on solitary beaches, snorkel with shar...
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