After Isabela, we traveled back to Santa Cruz to book a tour to Pinzón. Even though Pinzón was only recently opened to tourists, we had already heard many people raving about it so we made sure to add it to our itinerary. Although the boat ride was pretty rough (I was soaked before we arrived), the water was the clearest we had seen yet. This made for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure, especially when the animals aren't afraid to get in your face, literally!
[ pinzón ]
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| Right next to the captain |
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| Managing a smile while holding on for dear life |
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| Entering the shallow cove |
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| Swimming with sea lions |
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| He loved our bright yellow camera! |
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| Schools everywhere |
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| Playing tag |
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| Loved this tiny guy |
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| The little penguin relaxing with another sea lion |
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| I almost didn't see this young sea turtle |
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| Very shallow water |
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| Our boat for the day |
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| Ready for more snorkeling along the shore |
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| Baby ray |
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| Finally saw a manta ray! |
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| Can't believe they were so close to shore |
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| Massive pelican |
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| Couldn't resist lobster for $20! |
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| Feasting |
[ kicker rock ]
San Cristóbal marked the last island before departing the Galápagos. Kicker Rock is a volcanic rock, now split in two, 30 minutes from the island. It's in the middle of the sea, so very cold! It also didn't help that my wet suit was one size too big. A haven for sharks, Kicker Rock is a popular place for snorkelers and divers. Had we not already been acclimated to sharks over the past several days, the sight of so many sharks 20 feet below us would have been pretty nerve-racking.
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| Making our way in |
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| One of many sharks |
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| I was shivering so much! |
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| Starfish |
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| More playful sea lions |
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| Leaving the rock |
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| Time to get back on the mainland! |
