A six-hour overnight motor to Genovesa Island. A bit on the rough side. After ‘kinda-shower’ my stomach was ready for bed, (around 8:45). We arrived at at Darwin Bay around 3:00am. Slept better till 7am breakfast. Then an extraordinary walk on Genovesa Island. A 2km walk among amazing birds that were totally unafraid of humans. Endless variety and numbers.
After a snack on the boat, back out again. This time for a ’wet landing’. Two types of landings off the boat, a ’wet landing’ is barefoot or sandals and protect anything that isn’t waterproof like cameras. (When going ashore). Also, for snorkeling, we may just hop off the dinghies for paddling about. A ‘dry landing’ is walking shoes and a rock step. Fairly clear water, photos below.
After lunch, back out again for a guided walk. Again endless birds and now dozens of sea lions. Amazing to get within a few feet of them and watch them sleep and fight. A good day.
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| Mama and chick. Again, we can walk right up to these animals. No fear. Amazing. |
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