The common idea is to think that when you travel to some destination it’s enough, but when a place really gets under your skin, you don’t want to leave and it leads you to this question: Was it enough?
When you’re in the Galapagos Islands, it’s never enough, believe us! And we have 10 good reasons for you to consider. Although Galapagos is an archipelago, it’s composed of a total of 18 islands, 14 can be visited and each one of them has a different ecosystem.
Therefore, these are our 10 reasons:
Because nature always surprises you
The seasons mark the wildlife presence. Fauna changes according to weather, some birds such as the frigates inflate their red chests and the blue footed boobies dance to the rhythm of love, this is breeding season, when more vivid colors can be seen and admired, even underwater, the wildlife migrates from one island to another.
Each island is a universe
As it was mentioned before, there are differences between islands. Navigating between islands is like traveling through different worlds.
You’ll discover new shapes and colors on the islands, from black volcanic fields in Santiago to red sand in Rabida Island, each panoramic view is a delight for the eyes. But also, for your ears. You’ll find new sounds, on Genovesa Island the sounds of different kinds of birds such as frigates, footed boobies, nazca boobies, seagulls; on islands like Santa Cruz, the sounds of sea lions; on Fernandina the Cormorants and penguins, just to show some examples.
Living it from a different cruise is a new experience
To sleep and wake up in another spot, watching different sunrises while you’re smelling breakfast or spending time in the social area with the ocean breeze on your face, smelling the saltpeter from the sea.
Each dive is different
The divers can see rays, marine turtles, schools of hammerhead sharks and whale sharks; it’s a parade of black, blue and white tones, to mention a few. Feel the water’s temperature, the wet suit on your skin and your heart biting for the unexpected, because you don’t know what you will see. It’s a mix of sensations.
The travel changes with you
It’s not the same to go to Galapagos when you’re a kid, a teenager, an adult or when you go alone, with family, friends, or your partner. Each visit connects you with a specific moment of your life thus you’ll feel it differently
You can taste each experience from a new perspective
Each day is a new culinary experience, when you’re onboard a cruise you’ll have the opportunity to taste different dishes from the morning to the afternoon. Start your day with a good coffee combined with other delicacies, then get ready to have your lunch after your first activities in the morning and dinner at the end of the day. Your palate will never be bored between seafood, meats, desserts and beverages.
Every time you come back, you’ll understand something new
You’ll be able to interpret and explore the islands from different angles, having the opportunity to learn more about evolution, balance, and life from another tour guide. And this time, you’ll have the chance to ask new questions that may come to your mind.
You’d have different reasons to travel
There are many reasons behind each journey, maybe the first one was to know more about the archipelago, but next time it could be a travel to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, or to find yourself and have a special moment for you, or even dedicate some days to your family or partner and escape from the routine.
Each travel is a collection of different moments
Next time, you’ll be living a mindful journey. This is a perfect time to be more conscious of what surrounds you. Awake your senses and try to activate all your sensations in your mind, what you touch, smell, watch, listen, and taste. This will help you to have vivid and more intense experiences to remember.
To come back is a way to say thanks
Thank life, nature and history for allowing you to experience a completely different reality where you can recognize yourself to reconnect with the world.
Because your body and soul need it, Galapagos is one of them. It’s a destination that guides you to a completely multi-sensorial experience, connecting you with life and the real value of this world. Don’t think that second or third time would be the same, it never is because the islands have many secrets to unveil and your perspective also changes in time, next time you’ll live it more.