This is the first day where we didn’t go snorkeling. I like snorkeling, but I don’t mind skipping it as it tends to be such a hassle getting back and forth to the water with all the equipment.
We started with going to Darwin Research Station where we were introduced to the tortoises of the islands, which was quite interesting. We also saw Lonesome George, the last of its species, which the scientists have tried to find a genetically compatible mate for. We also saw Super Diego, a tortoise that has fathered more than 1500. Unsurprisingly our guide Diego couldn’t help mention the similarities of his and the tortoise’s name….
For lunch the new group showed up. For the afternoon they visited the Research station, while we visited a private property where the tortoises lived in the wild. We finished with seeing a lava tunnel that was 4-5 meters tall and wide. A lava tunnel is when the lava solidifies on the top which is in contact with the air, while the lava below still flows. When the lava is gone a tunnel has been created.
On the way back we bought a bunch of lobsters for use for the dinner tomorrow.
Tonight we will sail to Floriana Island where we will have a walk and do some deep water snorkeling, and in the afternoon we will go to Puenta Cormoran where we will have a walk and snorkeling.
Lonesome George
These things are huge! And this wasn't the biggest - far from it!
Lava tunnel
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