The island vegetation is mostly Galápagos Carpetweed, green when moist, orange when moisture is limited, and red when dry; and an endemic form of Prickly Pear Cactus. There are land iguanas everywhere. During the main part of the day they mostly lie in the shade. Their main diet are the prickly pears. The island is also the home to a number of sea lion colonies and a large bachelor sea lion colony. The important birds are the Swallow-tailed (nocturnal) Gull — unique in that it only eats at night, and the Red-billed Tropic Bird. José talked about the predator chain, with hawks, a relatively newcomer to this island, at the top. and sure enough, a juvenile Galápagos Hawk flew overhead.

After lunch on the boat, we headed to Punta Carrión, a beautiful spot with a cove. A number of us went snorkeling, while others swam or stayed on the boat. We went upcurrent in the zodiac so it would be easy to get back to the boat. We saw many different fish and sea urchins (Pencil-spined, Crowned, White). Xavier pointed out two white-tipped sharks hiding in an underwater cave. Then he led us into the cove, where he showed us tiny shrimp and puffer and parrotfish.

Once back in the boat, we headed back to the pier, and then back to the hotel, for shower and relaxation, a review of the next day, and an excellent dinner, one of the best so far, although all here have been excellent.