Author: Eddie
Location: Isla Espanola
Today's excursion's started at the vast Island of Espanola, which we had been previously briefed would be a "magical place" giving the island some high expectations. As we stood aboard our battle hardened dingy, a expanse of rocks quickly approached. Stationed on the rocks were the commonly seen sally light foot crabs whose deep crimson color betrayed their location. A closer observation revealed darkly colored marine iguanas who contained a spine that protruded through their backs. Still, the most cuddly inhabitant of Espanola would have to be the several sea lions. Many contained the premature hair while others had shed completely to their dark slippery skin. Still the longest "awe" on this trip was provoked by a very cute and fury baby seal nursing.
Our guide drove us head on against the treacherous rocks of the the faintly marked path, driving us on to the coast. Before us opened up rocky cliffs in which sea lion and marine iguana alike basked in the sun. As we walked down the beach we encountered rocks with a unnatural white discoloration (later explained to be caused by bird droppings). A top these rocks birds such as the albatross and boobie. Father down the feces covered rocks we encountered a very high shooting blowhole and a cliffside that reminded many of our fellow adventurers of Moher cliffs of Ireland. On our way back we passed just by the breeding grounds of the albatross which included a just hatched baby bird.
Later that day we all prepared for some snorkeling just off of the coast in some rocky water. Unfortunately I spent much of this time with gear problems but still managed to sea a shark hiding in the ocean floor. What was really amazing was the beach containing at least thirty sea lions scattered including just one bull sea lion. Today Espanola has fallen nothing short of its description and has given me one of the best days of my life.
Flickr Photos from Today
Flickr Photos from this Voyage
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