Fernandinho

Fernandinho Island is an imposing volcano rising to nearly 5550 feet that is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and it is also the world's largest completely pristine island. It's flanks are surrounded with fresh lava flow most still black and lifeless.  We took a most amazing walk around the shoreline much of it on slabs of ropy lava. The area we walked was literally inhabited with hundreds of marine iguanas basking in the sun many piled on top each other. Small lava lizards scurried amongst them and often perched atop their heads.  Sea lions played along the shore and birds and crabs were plentiful. A huge sea turtle proved entertainment for all. 

Sea lion rolling in the sand

Well camouflaged on the rocks

Thought this one looked like a statue 

Assortment of creatures 

Just being friendly 

Cacti growing on the lava

Giant sea turtle