Saturday, September 10, 2011

Penguins

We anchored close to Sombrero Chino in the morning and were surrounded by small islands formed from parasitic cones.


Sombrero Chino name is inspired by it's shape. Some people refer to it as "Pizza Hut".


As soon as the anchor was set we launched the zodiacs to explore for an area to snorkel. The water was more calm between all the small islands. There are multiple small coves and caves along the lava flow with a strong current.


Perfect for penguins, sea lions, sharks, and a plethora of fish. The 68 degree water temperature stung a bit but the clarity of the water along with the wildlife made it worthwhile. I was able to video sea lions and sharks. We also fortunate to see the Galapagos penguin.


We returned to the Islander for hot chocolate and lunch.

After lunch, we weighed anchor and sailed for Santiago. A magical place with little resemblance to anything on earth.

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Location:Sombrero Chino

1 comment:

  1. Looks as if you all are having a fab time! I couldn't do this one as I hate all forms of lizards. I like the format of this new blog and am enjoying the geo lessons also. We are heading to Myanmar on 27 dec. Think about joining us. I could possibly move it later if need be. Have fun, stay safe. Love you guys!

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