GLORIOUS DAY ON SANTIAGO AT SULLIVAN BAY

November 21, 2014

We awoke in Sullivan bay.  Our boat had travelled overnight from Baltra Island to Santiago Island.  We went by dingy to the shore and made a wet landing on the beach.  I can't quite remember how we got our walking shoes on but we made good use of them as we did a lengthy walk over various kinds of lava formations.

The volcano that caused the lava action blew in relatively recent times, likely during the last quarter of the 19th century.

On this walk there was never a dull moment as the terrain and views changed constantly.  We had to jump over cracks in the lava.  The preceding pictures explain the jaunt.

We could see the distinct path of the lava flow as well as individual forms such as bubbles and ovens.  Where conditions allowed ie accumulation of soil and water plant life was springing forth.

Botolome Island was a stone's throw away.  We could see it with its leaning spire as we walked along.  Until recently it was connected to Santiago.

After the walk we returned to the Galapagos Legend for a hearty lunch.  Soon thereafter we had our first deep water snorkelling experience.