How do you prepare for cooled lava flow? Well, good shoes and an early start. National Geographic Delfina anchored in Sulivan Bay and we did a morning walk and Zodiac ride at Santiago Island, also known as James Island after the king of York. We were struck by the incredible landscape as well as the unexpected activity of the blue-footed boobies and Galapagos penguins.
We also did two snorkeling excursions surrounded by fish and sea stars and had the chance to relax by the beach. By the end of the day, we went up 368 steps to a viewpoint that was popularized by the movie Master and Commander. This viewpoint is about 110 meters above sea level, and it also provides a panoramic view of the nearby islands in the central part of the archipelago.
