Galapagos--Bartolome

A small island with little vegetation located about a 3 hour boat tide away. First is a look up at the ash cone that we climbed. Second is the view from the top with Isla Santiago in the background. The pinnacle in the 3rd pic was created by the US Air Force in WWII from the base in the Galapagos set up to protect the Panama Canal. It saw no action, and some bored folks bombed the island. The split off pinnacle is the result. Next is a native cactus. Then in the water you can see the original volcanic cone that has been eroded. Finally there is a native crab on the rocks.Read more