Boca de Soledad
The National Geographic Sea Lion was anchored all day at Boca de Soledad.
Early this morning, the Zodiacs took us cruising for a closer view of gray whales, and we were not disappointed! We were soon surrounded by at least 5 or 6 whales meandering through the waters. We even saw a group of 3 whales traveling together. We had ample sightings of blows and fluking. There were also many flocks of pelicans, cormorants, and gulls flying and skimming the water. Also this morning, we had a chance to go ashore to the beach and stretch our legs. Red and white mangroves lined the coastline. Climbing to the top of the dune, we enjoyed a lovely view of the Pacific waves. Some guests took the opportunity to trek down the face of a big barchan dune.
After lunch, the Zodiacs took us for another round of whale watching. We were accompanied by white pelicans that were migrating from the north. We spotted a female whale not far from our ship. Some of us speculated that she may be ready to give birth soon, due to her frequent surfacing.
After we got back on board, we enjoyed the cocktail hour with singing and guitar playing by a local group called “Los Coyotes de Magdalena.” We enjoyed a Mexican Fiesta buffet dinner. The musicians continued to entertain us while we had dessert in the lounge.
The National Geographic Sea Lion was anchored all day at Boca de Soledad.
Early this morning, the Zodiacs took us cruising for a closer view of gray whales, and we were not disappointed! We were soon surrounded by at least 5 or 6 whales meandering through the waters. We even saw a group of 3 whales traveling together. We had ample sightings of blows and fluking. There were also many flocks of pelicans, cormorants, and gulls flying and skimming the water. Also this morning, we had a chance to go ashore to the beach and stretch our legs. Red and white mangroves lined the coastline. Climbing to the top of the dune, we enjoyed a lovely view of the Pacific waves. Some guests took the opportunity to trek down the face of a big barchan dune.
After lunch, the Zodiacs took us for another round of whale watching. We were accompanied by white pelicans that were migrating from the north. We spotted a female whale not far from our ship. Some of us speculated that she may be ready to give birth soon, due to her frequent surfacing.
After we got back on board, we enjoyed the cocktail hour with singing and guitar playing by a local group called “Los Coyotes de Magdalena.” We enjoyed a Mexican Fiesta buffet dinner. The musicians continued to entertain us while we had dessert in the lounge.
