Even more Galapagos

It was a rocky night, but not as rocky as I predicted from what we were told. I was fine. Didn't sleep too well, but that's not the end of the world. 

Most of the group was pretty tired after a night with lack of sleep.

We went to Suarez Point on Espaniola Island. The weather was fantastic. The sun was shining and brought out the colours of everything, sand, water, plants and animals. We went for an approx two km walk on a rocky trail. We did frequent stops looking at animals or plants, listening and learning from our guide of what we saw. We were again very lucky. We got to see a lot. For example; sea lions, iguanas, lava lizards, Nazca Boobies, the biggest of the Boobies, albatross. To see albatross was a very lucky. It is the end of their moving season and most of them are already gone. The ones we saw was babies, still not able to fly. 

It was a great walk. The island is absolutely stunning and with the luck of seeing all this animals it was amazing. 

Back on board it was time to move Xavier a little,bit to find nice snorkelling waters. While moving we were served lunch and we also managed a short siesta before we took of for some snorkelling, the last chance for me, so I had to go. We found a few playful sea lions in the water, not many, but what was there was great. Apart from that I saw more or less the same as before. Beautiful fish. One was new for me today though, a green and black one that almost wasn't visible when sitting still, but when it moved it sparkled. Someone said it was very poisones, but I don't know. I couldn't get confirmed what it was. 

Snorkelling was really fun. I have never done it before, and when I got my breathing right I enjoyed it very much. However next time I need to have a waterproof camera to capture some of the beauty in the under water world.

After the snorkelling Xavier had to move slightly again. To get closer to Gardner Bay. A beach with pure white sand, turquoise water, like a paradise beach with no Palm trees. We were the only humans on the beach but we shared it with lots of sun bathing sea lions. 

We got some time to walk alone along the beach. It was now late afternoon, the weather was stunning, but the worst heat was gong. A perfect afternoon. I could see myself spend a day or two on this beach.

It's amazing how time flies when you are having a great time. It was time for our little farewell party. Most of the group is leaving the boat tomorrow. 

We gathered in the lounge and got to see the staff in a more formal way, to thank them and say good bye to them. We had six staff and one guide on board. 

We were given a tropical cocktail before our last dinner was served.

The food has been good, nothing special, but nice, pretty healthy, and very generous. Desert for both lunch and dinner takes a bit of the healthy part though.

Some of us stayed up a bit later chatting and having a glass of wine before it was time to sort out and pack bags and go to bed. 

Tonight they moved Xavier to our final destination earlier in the evening to give us most of the night on calm water and hopefully better sleep.