To be totally honest; when I read that we’d be spending the morning at Bachas Beach, which is on Santa Cruz Island, I wasn’t too thrilled. You see Santa Cruz Island is the most populous in the Galapagos, with the village of Puerto Ayora being the most developed and touristy. Though I should have known better as the only way to Bachas Beach is by boat.
And after breakfast and a short break, we did a wet landing on the beautiful white sand beach.
In case you want to know what a wet landing is, Per the Ecoventura Site:
“Wet landing: Step into shallow water (ankle to calf-deep) from the Zodiac and walk onto a sandy or rocky beach.”
Once on the beach, the pangas headed back to the Ecoventura.
And we were taken for a short nature walk along the beach.
Here’s a Marine Iguana chilling out.
So many of those bright red Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
There’s a lagoon where you’ll often find Flamingos, but none were here on this day.
But as we looked out into the lagoon, we noticed a little head pop up.
It was a Marine Iguana taking a morning dip!
One has to pat attention, because it’s amazing what you might see!
After the walk we did some snorkeling. When I came to take a peek to see location; I saw this sea lion hanging out!
The water is so clear!
After which we just hung out on the beach and even swam a little.
Back on board we had a nice refreshment break.
Where I got to watch the Frigatebirds gliding around.
It was also interesting to watch the Evolve refuel at this stop.
After refreshing and relaxing we were given a lecture on the Geology of the Galapagos and then it was time for lunch.
Before we headed off to our next stop!
Thanks for dropping by!
so beautiful
It was Kat!