Yesterday, after hiking South Plaza, we snorkeled in a large, protected cove on Santa Fe Island. The cove was formed by a lava flow that produced a long, porous peninsula with several cuts or channels. There is a strong current and it blasts through the cuts carrying large amounts of nutrients which attract the fish. As we worked our way around to the sandy side of the inlet there were eagle rays by the dozens and white tipped sharks. After our snorkel, we made a wet landing on Santa Fe Island to hike to the top. It was a strenuous hike; first over large, sharp lava boulders followed by a very steep trail with loose and rolling scree.
At the start of our hike we were entertained by two Galapagos hawks.
Our first sighting of the hawks. We also saw endemic rice rats, another species of land iguanas, and one of the two endemic snakes.
It still amazes us that none of the creatures display any fear of people.
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Location:Sombrero Chino Island, Galapagos
Wow, you guys! What awesome adventures... can't wait to see all the pictures and hear more stories next time we can get together.
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