Galapagos – Giant Tortoises
On our boat trip through the Galapagos archipelago, we come across a volcanic lake shortly before sunset. An ideal anchorage for the night, as our captain says….
To the south of Genovesa we find Darwin Bay, a volcanic crater collapsed by surf erosion, surrounded by high cliffs. The nightly trip through the very narrow entrance to the wind-protected anchorage is a special experience.
Inside the volcanic lake, the water is pea soup green due to the millions of microscopic marine organisms. At the other end of the food chain, this abundance of food is reflected in the many seabirds that breed in droves in the salt bushes and on the cliffs everywhere.
The volcanic lake has an enormous fish stock. We only need to cast the fishing line and have already prepared for our dinner. But our ship’s cook does not miss the opportunity to dive for a specialty. After several free dives, he caught a number of lobsters. The next morning we hoist the anchor and sail towards our next destination.
Pictures Galapagos – Giant Turtles
