SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2022
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND - PUNTA PITT
6:00 AM Snack
At the library
6:30 AM Disembark for a coastal exploration
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6:30 AM Disembark for power-hike
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8:00 AM Breakfast
On board
9:30 AM Snorkeling from the beach, Kayak or Paddle Boards
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SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND - PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO
12:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Disembark for the visit to Cerro Colorado
6:00 PM Back on-board
7:00 PM ECO moment + Expedition plan
7:30 PM Dinner
EXPEDITION INFORMATION
SUNRISE: 6:07 AM
SUNSET: 6:10 PM
LOW TIDE: 3:30 PM
HIGH TIDE: 9:28 PM
Above is the program for the first full day on the ship. On this day there is a very early morning activity. Actually, a choice of two: a coastal exploration or a power hike. I went on the coastal exploration. We rode a zodiac boat along the coast and the naturalist accompanying us try to identify the birds and other wildlife that we see. She also explained about the habits and habitats of the wildlife and birds. It was difficult to see them clearly but you start to appreciate the abundance of nature on the island.
After breakfast we were ready for our first snorkeling expedition. This being our first time, the guides were carefully monitoring us. Some in the group have never snorkeled before and had to try to see if they can make it. Others have done it many times and enjoy the cool water. We wore half-body wet suits, which provide some flotation. The water was about 70F and is cold when you first jump in but after some splashing around, your body warmed up. The water was quite deep even near the reefs. You see some tropical fishes but not as abundant as some places where I have snorkeled.
For those who don't snorkel, there is a choice of kayaking or paddle boards. Or, you can stay on the ship and do nothing. Doing nothing is always an option but if you paid so much money coming all the way here, why not enjoy doing some of the activities. Some simply have no choice. They are just not physically capable of doing some of these activities.
After lunch we took a trip to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island, where we visited the David Rodriquez Tortoise Breeding Center. Following that we had some time to stroll around town.
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| A Mural on a City Wall |
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| The Tortoise Breeding Center |
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| A town restaurant |
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| Posting with a tortoise |
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| A baby tortoise |
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| Pens for baby tortoise |
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| A Sign by the Ocean |
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| Ferry going from island to island |
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| Along the waterfront |
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| Sea Lions are everywhere |
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| Greeting tourist at the pier |
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