In the center of the Galapagos. Magnificent place for wildlife. 

Early in the morning before breakfast, we set off for the outing of the day. A wet landing on a brown beach marks the beginning of a fantastic expedition. Some of the groups head inland for an invigorating hike through palo santo and mangrove forest, with many species of land birds. Finches, mockingbirds, doves and others come across as you head on. Other photo groups just decide to stay around the beach for a more specific photo session with phenomenal encounters with wildlife. 

One of the fantastic appearances was a couple of hawks that often come around in search of emerging baby turtles or other animals, like crabs or lizards, for food. 

We are back on board for breakfast while the ship is repositioned to be close to our next destination – Buccaneer’s Cove. Here we enjoy several options, like kayaking along the beautiful cliffs that surround the area, usually with species of sea birds like sea gulls, boobies and pelicans just to mention a few. 

Another activity is rounds of glass bottom boat sessions, from where you can enjoy the Galapagos underwater realm without getting wet. For those that want to get wet, a deep water option is set up for the encounter of fish, sea lions, turtles, rays and even sometimes sharks that are abundant in these waters. 

The morning is over and we are all happy, just ready for lunch to continue the expedition energized. 

Another location on Santiago awaits, this time one called Puerto Egas in honor of the man who promoted some salt mining in this area for mainland people as a profitable business in the 1920s.  Only remains of it are seen today, as this was declared National Park in 1958. 

The afternoon was very interesting, with some groups going on a hike along the shore to view the marvelous and varied wildlife of this place. Marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, all kinds of marine and migratory species can be seen and photographed without much difficulty.  

Some people decide to take it easy, staying on the beach just taking pictures, strolling along or snorkeling in the waters with the incredible wildlife. 

This was another fantastic day in Galapagos, which ended with the sun setting behind the volcanos around us.