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◆ N EW Y EAR’S IN THE G ALAPAGOS I SLANDS ◆ A Family Adventure Aboard Isabela II

◆ December 26, 2011 to January 4, 2012 ◆

Optional Christmas Prelude in Celebrating the Centennial of ’s Discovery December 21 to 26, 2011

Optional Postlude in Quito January 3 to 6, 2012 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Give the holiday season an extra touch of magic as you travel with your children and grandchildren to experience the enchanting Galápagos Islands, a feast for the eye, mind, and spirit. We are delighted to be accompanied by Jeff L. Rosenheim, Curator in the Metropolitan Museum’s Department of Photographs and a leading figure in the world of photography. During this journey, we will learn about the role of the camera alongside travelers from the origin of photography to the present, while creating marvelous pictures of our own. Mr. Rosenheim, who has a background in Mesoamerican studies, will also discuss representations of animals and nature in art, further uniting our experience in the Galápagos with objects found in the galleries at the Met. Our program begins with an overnight in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Then a short flight takes us to Baltra Island, 600 miles off the coast, to board the deluxe Isabela II for our seven-night Galápagos cruise. The ship’s broad sun decks and observation area promise excellent viewing and fun for all. Expert naturalists will give daily briefings and accompany us ashore in small groups to explore not only exotic wildlife, but also landscapes ranging from tropical forests to crater lakes to lava formations. Nature lovers, birders, and adventurous spirits will enjoy the chance to witness the inspiration for Darwin’s numerous observations leading to his theory of evolution. The antics of sea lions, fur seals, and other wildlife will delight photographers, and swimming alongside these friendly animals promises to be the experience of a lifetime! For those who wish to journey over the Christmas holiday, a prelude in Peru is planned. In and we will dine at colonial haciendas and visit archaeological sites with expert guides. A train takes us on a scenic route to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” celebrating the centennial of its discovery in 1911. We will explore this ancient city on Christmas Eve with a Peruvian archaeologist. An optional postlude is offered in historic Quito, a center for aristocratic Hispanic culture in the 18th century. During our stay, we will visit the wonderfully preserved colonial section of the city, the Ethnographic Museum that straddles the equator, and a lively Indian market. Pinta Tower This program is co-sponsored with the Marchena Harvard Alumni Association, whose faculty EQUATOR study leader will enhance the program through additional conversations and presentations. Punta Egas Bartolomé Tagus James I hope you join us on this memorable Punta Cove Espinosa North Seymour family adventure offered over New Year’s. Baltra Fernandina Los Gemelos Santa Cruz Sincerely,

Charles Santa Fe Isabela Darwin Research San Station Cristóbal Tortuga Punta Coramont Post Office Gardner Bay Bay Gardner Islet Floreana Punta Suárez Hood Emily K. Rafferty President

T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT ◆ 1000 FIFTH A VENUE ◆ N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 ◆ N EW Y EAR’S IN THE G ALAPAGOS I SLANDS ◆ A Family Adventure Aboard Isabela II December 26, 2011 to January 4, 2012

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MIAMI ◆ GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Monday, December 26

Depart Miami on a flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Arrive in the evening and check in at the deluxe Hilton Colón Hotel. GUAYAQUIL ◆ BALTRA ISLAND ◆ ISABELA II ◆ NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND Tuesday, December 27

Board a morning flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos. Upon arrival, embark the awaiting Isabela II for our seven-night cruise. Attend an introductory briefing before taking a nature walk this afternoon on North Seymour Island. Observe colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds as well as sea lions and marine iguanas. This evening gather for the captain’s welcome reception and opening remarks by Met Curator Jeff Rosenheim.

d Marine iguanas. r a n o e L k c i FLOREANA ISLAND N y b Thursday, December 29 t h g i r n o o At Punta Cormorant, where Isabela II anchors this morning, t o h p we will see many of the same species Darwin observed, such as ; g r e

b ducks and flamingos that inhabit a brackish lagoon. Snorkel in m o r t the pristine Pacific waters, then visit historic Post Office Bay to S s a learn the human history of the islands, including the adventures m o h

T of pirates and whalers. Take a panga (Zodiac) ride to nearby y b t islets to observe rays, sea turtles, boobies, and possibly the f e l n Galápagos penguin. This evening, Jeff Rosenheim will lead a o o t o discussion and workshop, “Sequencing, Seriality, Captioning,” h p on the use of photographs for storytelling and the creation of Blue-footed booby (left) and a masked booby (right). photo books and albums.

HOOD ISLAND Wednesday, December 28

After breakfast, step ashore at Gardner Bay, a white coral beach on Hood Island, to watch the sea lions, mockingbirds, and finches. Observe marine life while snorkeling or during a glass- bottomed boat ride around Gardner and Tortuga Islets. Following lunch on board, as we sail to the southwest area of Hood Island, Jeff Rosenheim will present a lecture entitled “The History of Travel Photography.” Illustrated by examples from the Met’s collection, his talk will focus on the poetics of topo- graphic and exploration photographs and the role of the camera as a means of understanding place and culture. At Punta B h

Suárez, hike over eroded boulders of pillow lava to see colonies t a K

of sea lions, blue-footed and masked boobies, marine iguanas, y b o t

and lava lizards, as well as Hood mockingbirds, noted for their o h curiosity. View the magnificent Hood Blowhole with its display p of assorted birds in flight. Return to the ship for dinner. Tortoises.

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SANTA CRUZ ISLAND Friday, December 30 n

Of great interest on Santa Cruz Island are the giant tortoise a m e l

(galápago in Spanish), unusual cacti, and assorted finches. b A t t

The island is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, o c S where we will receive a briefing on its work. There will be y b o t leisure time in the village of Puerto Ayora. This afternoon o h explore the highlands of Santa Cruz and discover a wide variety p of shore birds as well as several species of plants that exist Bartolomé Island from its highest point. nowhere else in the archipelago. The twin volcanic depressions, Los Gemelos, are a highlight. Drawing on works from the Met’s JAMES ISLAND ◆ BARTOLOME ISLAND encyclopedic collection, Jeff Rosenheim will present an evening Monday, January 2 slide lecture exploring the role of animals and nature in art. This morning visit Puerto Egas on James Island, home of a large fur seal colony. Walk the shoreline and observe deep grottos that have been cut into the lava beds by the crashing waves. Bartolomé, our afternoon excursion, is geologically one of the youngest of the islands of the archipelago and offers some of the most beautiful views. From the top of Cerro Egret, admire the panorama of beaches and lava fields. Swimming and snorkeling are excellent in the warm waters of Bartolomé’s bay. This evening join the captain at our farewell reception and dinner. BALTRA ISLAND ◆ GUAYAQUIL Tuesday, January 3

Tunic with Confronting Mythical Serpents (detail), ca. 800-850. Peru, south coast, Nasca- After breakfast, disembark Isabela II and fly to Guayaquil, Wari style. Camelid hair; tapestry weave; 21 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (54.6 x 109.9 cm.). The where an overnight is arranged at the Hilton Colón Hotel. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of George D. Pratt, 1929 (29.146.23). Those participating in the optional postlude will continue on to For our young explorers, a variety of additional activities will extend Quito directly from Baltra Island. the Met’s educational programming and resources beyond the walls of the Museum to enrich our time aboard the ship, including: project sessions GUAYAQUIL ◆ MIAMI that investigate the use of color, texture, and form in the creation of art; and expert storytelling that explores Ecuadorian and Peruvian stories Wednesday, January 4 and myths. There will also be treasure hunts incorporating both native and imported materials and, of course, the “living laboratory” offering Transfer to the airport for the flight to Miami. ◆ the opportunity to snorkel with seals, sea lions, and penguins. ◆

TOWER ISLAND Saturday, December 31

With its profusion of rare birds, Tower Island provides an ideal setting for the study of island biogeography. There will be time for swimming, snorkeling, or a boat ride. Following lunch, visit Prince Phillips Steps for a hike in the dwarfed magical forest of Palo Santo, nesting area to both frigates and masked boobies. A colony of Galápagos storm petrels also makes its home here. Back on board, ring in the New Year with a festive dinner. FERNANDINA ISLAND ◆ ISABELA ISLAND M.V. ISABELA II Come explore the archipelago that captured the world’s attention Sunday, January 1 as a “living laboratory” and ecological showcase. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow nature lovers as we navigate the Spend the morning in Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island, a Galápagos Islands aboard the deluxe M.V. Isabela II. Fully air- geological and botanical wonderland with marine iguanas, who conditioned and featuring all outside cabins, this 40-passenger dive into the sea to graze on algae along the ocean floor. Bird expedition vessel is equipped with modern Zodiacs for easy watchers will appreciate the wide array of shore birds; and for access to coves and beaches. Her spacious sun deck has a jacuzzi plant lovers, mangrove forests and unusual beach plants line the and solarium, and the observation deck is ideal for whale and coast. After lunch, Isabela II cruises Bolívar Channel, where we dolphin watching. The ship also has a lounge and library for may see whales and dolphins. Step ashore at Tagus Cove on your convenience. The experienced crew offers superb service. ◆ Isabela Island, where the Galápagos penguins may be sighted.

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CRUISE RATE $8,995 (Per Person, Double Occupancy) Single Supplement $5,995 $500 Reduction for Ages 7 to 17 Rate Includes ◆ Two nights accommodations at the Hilton Colón Hotel, Guayaquil ◆ Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Isabela II

◆ All meals during the cruise. On land portion: buffet breakfast daily and one dinner. Bottled water and coffee / tea with all meals, local wines with dinners

◆ Enrichment program of lectures

◆ Galápagos national park fees and visits with naturalists

◆ Snorkeling and special activities for children

◆ Roundtrip internal Economy Class airfare: Guayaquil / Baltra Island Otaválo Market. ◆ Airport / hotel / ship group transfers and porterage QUITO POSTLUDE ◆ Gratuities to guides and drivers January 3 to 6, 2012 ◆ Taxes; port and service charges Fly to Quito, high in the Andes, where the Indians lived for Not Included in Rate Roundtrip airfare from home city to Guayaquil; thousands of years before the arrival of the Spaniards. A center passport fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than as specified above; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those of aristocratic Hispanic culture in the 18th century, Quito retains not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional Christmas many dignified buildings from the colonial period. On an archi- prelude in Peru; optional postlude in Quito; any other items not specifically tectural tour led by a local expert, see the Plaza Independéncia mentioned as included. with its cathedral, palaces, and graceful arcades. A lunch is OPTIONAL CHRISTMAS PRELUDE IN PERU $4,950 per person. arranged at a restaurant overlooking the world’s only inhabited Single supplement $1,295. Includes five nights hotel accommodations. volcanic crater. Visit the Middle of the World Monument and Breakfast daily, three lunches, and three dinners. Sightseeing as noted. Airfare Lima / Cusco. Round-trip train fare from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Airfare Ethnographic Museum, which straddles the Equator. Travel Cusco / Lima / Guayaquil. north of Quito to the lively Otaválo Indian Market to browse native crafts. Enjoy a lunch of Ecuadorian specialties at Hostería OPTIONAL QUITO POSTLUDE $450 per person. Single supplement $195. Includes three nights accommodations at the JW Marriott Hotel, Quito. Pinsaqui, an 18th-century colonial hacienda. Accommodations Breakfast daily, three lunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted. Airfare for three nights are at the JW Marriott Hotel in Quito. ◆ Baltra Island / Quito.

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CHRISTMAS PRELUDE IN PERU Explore Machu Picchu During the Centennial Year of Its Discovery December 21 to 26, 2011 Begin in Lima with a tour given by an expert guide that includes both colonial and contemporary architecture. Visit the cathedral and the 17th-century San Francisco Monastery. Explore the sites of Puruchuco with a Peruvian archaeologist. A welcome dinner is arranged at Casa Aliaga, a beautiful colonial mansion. Accommodations for two nights in Lima are at the deluxe Country Club Hotel. Fly to Cusco, where we will see the cathedral, Koricancha Temple, Kenko Amphitheater, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman Fortress and . A visit to the Pre- Columbian Museum is followed by dinner on the terrace of the Quinta Cocampata Mansion, a colonial residence with spectacular views. Overnight in Cusco at the elegant Hotel Monasterio, a former 17th-century monastery. 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