Tuesday April 15 AM: Isabela

Sea Lion in cave with fish

The day began with a wake-up call at 0630 followed by a commentary about the geology of the area we're passing through (northern coast of Isabela - the largest island). Wolfe and Darwin volcanos are on the north part of Isabela.

Breakfast from 0800-0900 followed by panga rides at 0900. The ride was great and included going into a cave in the panga. We saw Galapagos Penguin, Flightless Cormorant, Wandering Tattler, Fur Seal, Mola-mola (some kind of fish), Sea Turtle. A high point was the Sea Lion in the cave eating a fish.

Volcan Ecuador	Cave Entrance	Waves hitting cliff	Flightless Cormorant
Panga at cave entrance; Blue-footed boobies	Sea Lion in cave (can't see the fish here)	Sea Lion in cave	Marine Iguanas
Galapagos Penguin	Galapagos Penguin	Galapagos Penguin	Galapagos Penguin

Back on board and sailing for Fernandina. A slide show by Lynn at 1130 about her research and experiences camping on Volcan Alcedo.

King Neptune appeared as we crossed the equator(again - first time in daylight). Bottlenose Dolphins and a Bryde's Whale with calf were seen plus Elliot's Storm Petrel and Sea Lions. We had a large pod of Common Dolphins alongside the ship for quite a while and subsequently saw a Sperm Whale for several minutes.

JT after an encounter with King Neptune

Common Dolphins

Common Dolphins

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