Los Islotes & Isla Espiritu Santo
A green flash at sunrise ushered in the final day of our exploration of the islands and waters surrounding the Baja California. As Expedition Leader Jim Kelley might say, “It is a beautiful day in Baja California.”
Los Islotes is a volcanic outcropping just to the north of Isla Partida Sur. Sea birds, including blue-footed boobies, brown boobies, magnificent frigatebirds and yellow-footed gulls, as well as California sea lions roost and breed on the safety of these rocks, isolated from terrestrial predators. Employing our fleet of Zodiacs, we watched the local inhabitants in the air, on land and in the water. Clearly, the sea lions have a lot of free time, as they played with each other and around our boats. From on the water to in the water, we continued to enjoy the sea lions. Snorkeling with these curious and playful animals is an experience to be cherished. The great question is… Which creatures, the sea lions or the people, were having the most fun?
A blue whale sighting emptied the dining room and those in the ice cream buffet line after lunch. To see yet another of these behemoths was a crowning experience. This animal had a misshapen back and a fluke that curved oddly up on the right side. Still, it looked robust, well-fed and healthy. Around us, mobula rays exploded acrobatically out of the water like flying card tables.
Dispensa Beach, on Isla Espiritu Santo, was the final landing of our voyage. Snorkeling? Of course. Kayaking? Excellent. Hiking? Absolutely. Beachcombing? Why not!
Conversation was lively during our Farewell Evening as we shared stories and reflected on the week that has so enriched each of us.
A green flash at sunrise ushered in the final day of our exploration of the islands and waters surrounding the Baja California. As Expedition Leader Jim Kelley might say, “It is a beautiful day in Baja California.”
Los Islotes is a volcanic outcropping just to the north of Isla Partida Sur. Sea birds, including blue-footed boobies, brown boobies, magnificent frigatebirds and yellow-footed gulls, as well as California sea lions roost and breed on the safety of these rocks, isolated from terrestrial predators. Employing our fleet of Zodiacs, we watched the local inhabitants in the air, on land and in the water. Clearly, the sea lions have a lot of free time, as they played with each other and around our boats. From on the water to in the water, we continued to enjoy the sea lions. Snorkeling with these curious and playful animals is an experience to be cherished. The great question is… Which creatures, the sea lions or the people, were having the most fun?
A blue whale sighting emptied the dining room and those in the ice cream buffet line after lunch. To see yet another of these behemoths was a crowning experience. This animal had a misshapen back and a fluke that curved oddly up on the right side. Still, it looked robust, well-fed and healthy. Around us, mobula rays exploded acrobatically out of the water like flying card tables.
Dispensa Beach, on Isla Espiritu Santo, was the final landing of our voyage. Snorkeling? Of course. Kayaking? Excellent. Hiking? Absolutely. Beachcombing? Why not!
Conversation was lively during our Farewell Evening as we shared stories and reflected on the week that has so enriched each of us.
