Isla San Francisco, Baja California Sur
Can you swim on your back and blow bubbles? Guests on the Sea Bird enjoyed swimming with the sea lions of Los Islotes yesterday afternoon. These wonderful pinnipeds effortlessly swim circles around their land-based cousins, but their playful, gentle grace also reminds us how lucky we are to make this connection with these wild animals of the sea. One guest from Toronto exclaimed, “this is the most incredible experience of my life!” It was surely one of the highlights of the expedition for many of our guests. After resting from a busy day of kayaking, hiking and snorkeling with the sea lions, all hands gathered at beautiful Bonanza Beach for a delightful dinner and bonfire. The clear Baja skies were alive with stars. We slept well.
This morning found us in San Jose Channel on the lookout for whales and dolphins. We were not disappointed. After lunch we had the unique opportunity to go shore on the tiny island, Isla Coyote, to visit the small fishing community consisting of four generations of the Cuevas family. Dr. Don Croll, our guide from National Geographic, who has known this family for 20 years, escorted us on a tour of the island. Everyone was totally enchanted by the friendliness of the Cuevas family and their remarkable island.
Afternoon was spent in the delightful anchorage of Half Moon Bay on Isla San Francisco. Guests were able to swim, snorkel, hike, kayak or just sit and watch the water on this the final day of our expedition.
Can you swim on your back and blow bubbles? Guests on the Sea Bird enjoyed swimming with the sea lions of Los Islotes yesterday afternoon. These wonderful pinnipeds effortlessly swim circles around their land-based cousins, but their playful, gentle grace also reminds us how lucky we are to make this connection with these wild animals of the sea. One guest from Toronto exclaimed, “this is the most incredible experience of my life!” It was surely one of the highlights of the expedition for many of our guests. After resting from a busy day of kayaking, hiking and snorkeling with the sea lions, all hands gathered at beautiful Bonanza Beach for a delightful dinner and bonfire. The clear Baja skies were alive with stars. We slept well.
This morning found us in San Jose Channel on the lookout for whales and dolphins. We were not disappointed. After lunch we had the unique opportunity to go shore on the tiny island, Isla Coyote, to visit the small fishing community consisting of four generations of the Cuevas family. Dr. Don Croll, our guide from National Geographic, who has known this family for 20 years, escorted us on a tour of the island. Everyone was totally enchanted by the friendliness of the Cuevas family and their remarkable island.
Afternoon was spent in the delightful anchorage of Half Moon Bay on Isla San Francisco. Guests were able to swim, snorkel, hike, kayak or just sit and watch the water on this the final day of our expedition.
