Galapagos – Bartolome Island – Travelogue 2
On the island of Bartolome we climb the 114 m high volcano.
We are rewarded with an unforgettable view over the crater landscape with its bizarre beauty. Here you can understand how the formation of the earth took place.
From up here you have a wonderful panoramic view of the neighboring islands. The landmark of the island is Pinnacle Rock, the pointed rock needle, which is probably the remnant of a tuff cone.
Again and again you can see the explosion craters, which look as if huge projectiles have hit. The day is coming to an end. We enjoy the last moments in this unique landscape, where you feel very close to evolution. The descent is a little faster than the steep ascent.
We are still too impressed by this bizarre world, which has no basis for life for humans. A steep descent of volcanic rock takes us to our boat mooring. We say goodbye to the island and to Pinnacle Rock, the steep rock needle. On the descent, we leave behind the black lava fields and grey-brown cinder cones, which contrast with green islands of vegetation and bright white sandy beaches.
Slowly the island moves away from our field of vision. We still need a long time to process the experience.
Photos Galapagos – Bartolome Island
