“A head hammer! Below.” The meeting was not with Wildlife in Gallabagus I was expecting that, but taking into account that I already saw five large “15” large animals between the airport and the sea port, and confrontations with 9000 other species The archipelago used to live in an inevitable It is also unpredictable.
Almost 200 years yet Charles Darwin I was sailing to Galapagos in HMS Beagle, began in Pinta, an exploratory ship with 39 guests and 33 crews, More or less than the same number of souls as the Darwin ship.
But our journey was not a luxurious narration of Darwin’s notes. We visited the four nights in the north Darwin has never visited or was never able to visit him. From Darwin Bay, which is called the lava fields that were strengthened after the arrival of the famous nature world, the mission team tried to show us Galapagos behind the fifteen great.
With every exciting prediction of what awaits us in the Chinese hat or on the island of Paltra, The reminder is that the flash of one cameraIt is possible to finger or a piece of garbage It has an immediate effect on This is a permanent but very sensitive home.
Galapagos sustainability is achieved step by step
“This place is so dry that your mark will stay there until it is covered by rain … so perhaps six months or even years.” Dennis referred to the rituals, our natural guide, The volcanic sand that surrounds the corridor From wood from Bartolome Island. To believe that a simple step outside the specified path can cross the life of the lava lizard or a Lava It seems almost impossible to believe.
Until one realizes that the series of eventsIt seems that it is not important that practically affected the life of the archipelago. Even with them Strict guidance This limits 1840 people daily throughout the 7800 square kilometer national park, and our small group of nine may cause severe damage due to neglect or ignorance.
He was born with a string and slept in Gallabagos. He is excited to photograph and protect his home, which is why he did not avoid the consequences of our decisions once. “It is prohibited to use the flash,” the photographer says. “Emphasis on animals. When they are tightenedThey change their behavior. Maybe they are not there next time. “
Bartolome Mima Island for photographers. We put in Panga with us (A type of small open ceiling boat) with penguins only a few meters away, then we praise next to them. An amazing moment, undoubtedly, but also on any day in the charming islands. Arrecife sharks joined the diving session on Tuesday; We accompanied dozens of Nazka Bakerus on our journey on Thursday.
When a clan with red legs is at the height of our eyes and with a marine sunset in our feet, it is easy to forget our existence, and perhaps low effect, You can hurt immediately This comfortable world. Unfortunately, some damage is irreversible.
“When we see an animal in danger, we have to invite the guards,” he says. “Only a veterinarian can help the animal”. Even with the best intentions, the local and experienced nature expert cannot interfere if the sea lion is intertwined in the marine waste or if the giant turtles are chewed with a piece of garbage.
This is the effect of the domino stems from every decision, forcing the visitors of Galapagos to the weight of the “ideal” photography value in front of The health and safety of everything goes beyond the goal.
Galapagos flights are varied and changes like animals.
Only 69 ships approved for A tour of Gallabagos They have life permits on the plane, although we rarely saw another ship on our flight from Santa Cruz to Santiago and Jenwa Islands.
Half a pint tends to luxury through the hydrumbian bath, the surveillance room and a gym, Services that Captain Robert Fitzroy The Beaglal crew can only dream. But do not wait for the buffet and casino from a traditional fun journey.
You will not find a TV in Wing with sea viewsBecause Galapagos deserves all their attention, even when bathing and sitting. PIT recognizes its role in the interaction and influence of each element of Galapagos. “Everything has a different cycle “Gabi, the hotel manager, explains. “We want to give a new life to everything we can.”
Even one drop of water. The ship’s internal system filters sea water in the water The guests use. All produced sewage and gray water (healthy paper is ignored separately through garbage cubes in the bathrooms) again and returns to the sea.
propagandaTo reduce the filtering process, He sells half a liter of safe sun creams for coral reefsEnvironmental insecticides and in all bathrooms, there are 100 % decomposing body products made of unique extraction from the Mashipi Magnolia flowers.
These body productsShampoo and shower gel, which is used in other properties of the Metropolitan tour, such as the Fench Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island, They encourage visitors to take responsibility The way they can be damaged by their daily decisions with the ecosystems of the archipelago.
Galapagos as a background
No one dared to move while Galapagos boy I was waiting for an unfortunate Blaikh from storms. “Every three or four trips, we are lucky to see an owl,” told us about the rituals, just a few moments before we see the third.
Seeing this hunting endemic species is unusual Swimming with dozens of hammer sharksOne can visit Galapagos year after year and never meet any of the animals.
propagandaSwims with eagle linesTheir way between the blue Piqueros and the walking on TIPTOE between the giant turtles is forgotten. But when I think about Aden Island, Prince Felipe or the Gulf of Sullivan, I do not start knowing any of the 15 large appeared on the camera ball.
On the other hand, I think about dozens and dozens of types that I saw, and dozens of opportunities that I had to make a A conscious effort to feel One with this natural world without its destruction.
It is easy to defend Galapagos as a mandatory destination; It is easier to regret how to change tourism forever in this beautiful place. Cruises For galapagos It is an excellent example of adaptive radiation: like Pinzones Darwin, every ship diversification and specialization try to survive.
Pink It seeks to develop in shapes This exceeds obtaining a 100 % neutral carbon trip for each traveler. Enhance importance Access to travelers With the same intensity they seek to protect and preserve the national park.
propaganda“The dream of the last child was here before his death“Ballesteros told us while watching birds on the island of Genoese takes care of their chick.” He could not walk, but on the island, it is not allowed to wear a wheelchair. “
Ballesteros weighs a final desire for a sensitive environmental system and made a decision. He said to our group with tearful eyes: “I chose eight members of the crew, raise the wheelchair and walk along the way.” “We did not affect anything, and he had a better time ever.”
The boy died shortly after. “Our mission, from the heart, is to make this the best experience for you all.” I felt that the rituals did not only add to our small group; He spoke to all the ways of life that Pinta had the concession to find and the duty to protect.
Nick Dake was invited from Metropolitan tour in April 2025.
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