Today we awoke at anchor off the coast of Isabela Island in Urbina Bay, Volcan Alecedo. This is an unusual area because it was uplifted in the mid-1950s when magma shifted underground and what once was sea floor has ever since been high and dry and exposed.  We hiked in the morning after breakfast and were delighted to find several giant tortoises and colorful land iguanas. In the afternoon the Captain navigated north for 2 hours and we anchored in Tagus Cove. We had several options to choose from and we all saw marine iguanas, sea lions, sea turtles, penguins and cormorants, whether we chose to snorkel, go kayaking or take a Zodiac cruise along the coast. In the golden light of late afternoon two groups hiked up to view a crater lake and dramatic landscape to the north.