In the morning we visited Punta Suarez, where we saw the largest variety of marine iquanas in the Galapagos, masked boobies and blue-footed boobies nesting along the cliff's edge, as well as the famous waved albatross.
Rafael led us on a hike over a rough, rocky trail....and he wore flip flops!
A baby sea lion nursing...
The Waved Albatross is also known as Galapagos Albatross. It is the largest of the Galapagos birds with a massive wingspan of 7-8 feet and weighing 7-11 pounds. They can grow to measure 34 inches in length.
On the ground they walk with a waddle and appear to be very clumsy, but in the air they are one of the most graceful birds you could ever see. Waved Albatrosses are extremely loyal birds to each other whereby when a male finds a female mating partner, they will stay together and raise their chicks until one of them dies.
In the late morning we went snorkeling where the highlight was swimming with the baby sea lions. They would mimic our actions in the water, twirling and checking us out.
In the afternoon we visit Gardner Bay, a magnificent long, white sandy beach and enjoy a long stroll along the water's edge.
That evening we had our farewell dinner with the captain and crew where we said goodbye and thank you for a most wonderful adventure in the Galapagos.
The next morning we leave the yacht on San Cristobal Island.....
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