Tag Archives: Galapagos

Bartolomé Island, Galapagos

Posted on May 27, 2020 by kcbernick

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet just off the coast of Santiago Island. It sits in the rain shadow of Santiago and Santa Cruz. Bartolomé’s volcanic landscape, with its spatter cones, tuff cones and lava flows, … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Posted on January 18, 2019 by kcbernick

Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 Santa Cruz is the second largest island, and sits in the center of the archipelago. Its capital is Puerto Ayora, the most populated town in the islands, with a population of about 18,000. We started … Continue reading →

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Española, Galápagos Islands

Posted on January 16, 2019 by kcbernick

Sunday, January 13, 2019 The day started with a review of the rules of snorkeling – a good reminder since it’s been a few years since we’ve snorkeled. Then we were fitted with wet suits, flippers and masks. We had … Continue reading →

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San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos

Posted on January 15, 2019 by kcbernick

Saturday, January 12, 2019 We had to leave the hotel in Quito at 5:30 this morning to catch a flight to our next destination. We arrived here in the dark and we are leaving in the dark. When we reached … Continue reading →

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