Cerro Azul volcano on Isla Isabela just after dawn. This volcano has erupted as recently as two years ago. The islands are of volcanic origin and the archipelago has an extraordinary diversity of volcanic landscapes.

Lava flow on Isla Isabela.

Fresh Spanish mackerel for dinner. Commercial and sport fishing is outlawed in this area but we were allowed to run lines off the back of the boat to catch some of our food for the trip.

Captain Nervo Cortez, skipper of the Andando with Nicole. Captain Nervo went snorkeling with us several times and did much to make our trip more enjoyable. He was a great skipper and told us many interesting stories about the Andando and life at sea.

Jonathan Green, trip leader and Trevor. The Galápagos Islands are protected by the Ecuadorian government as a national park. Only certain islands may be visited and you must stay on marked trails, remove nothing and be accompannied by a naturalist guide. Jonathan was an exceptional guide with tremendous knowledge of the natural history and geology of the area. He knows all the great spots, where to find the wildlife, and tells great anecdotes. He is also a professional photographer.

Penguins flanked by a couple of Sally Lightfoot crabs on an islet off Isabela.

The Andando framed against a firey sky as we returned from a twilight excursion.

The Andando under full sail.