Cabos San Lucas
Our everyday and loyal friend, the sun, greeted us with its first rays and spectacular red, orange and pink colors, during sunrise. Finding ourselves close to “Land’s end” or Finesterra like the Spanish named it. We were at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
Captain Graves kindly positioned the Sea Bird close to the well known Friars Rocks, were the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas is found. A group of sea lions (Zalophus californianus) were aware of our presence, and loudly barked “good morning” to us.
We had several choices of morning activities; some people decided to explore the town of Cabo San Lucas on their own, wishing to find silver jewelry, Mexican pottery, sombreros, blankets, baskets and souvenirs to take back home. Some others went on a birdwatching walk and the rest had a chance to dip into the waters of the Sea of Cortez for the first time during the voyage.
The underwater world in these waters is so rich and abundant. Today we know that 875 different species of fish and over 5,000 marine invertebrates are residents to the Gulf of California. During snorkeling we had the opportunity to admire some of the colorful reef fishes; angelfish, butterflyfish, yellowtail surgeonfish, convict tangs, Moorish idols, damselfish and so many more!!! Giving us a small taste of the complex life beneath the water surface. On our way into the Gulf, we sailed through an area called “Gorda Banks” which are sea mounts, a quite peculiar place for its formation, shape and concentration of life. Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) also frequent this area. And yes!!! We were lucky enough to find a few of them who waved us hello with their unique and characteristic flukes...
Our everyday and loyal friend, the sun, greeted us with its first rays and spectacular red, orange and pink colors, during sunrise. Finding ourselves close to “Land’s end” or Finesterra like the Spanish named it. We were at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
Captain Graves kindly positioned the Sea Bird close to the well known Friars Rocks, were the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas is found. A group of sea lions (Zalophus californianus) were aware of our presence, and loudly barked “good morning” to us.
We had several choices of morning activities; some people decided to explore the town of Cabo San Lucas on their own, wishing to find silver jewelry, Mexican pottery, sombreros, blankets, baskets and souvenirs to take back home. Some others went on a birdwatching walk and the rest had a chance to dip into the waters of the Sea of Cortez for the first time during the voyage.
The underwater world in these waters is so rich and abundant. Today we know that 875 different species of fish and over 5,000 marine invertebrates are residents to the Gulf of California. During snorkeling we had the opportunity to admire some of the colorful reef fishes; angelfish, butterflyfish, yellowtail surgeonfish, convict tangs, Moorish idols, damselfish and so many more!!! Giving us a small taste of the complex life beneath the water surface. On our way into the Gulf, we sailed through an area called “Gorda Banks” which are sea mounts, a quite peculiar place for its formation, shape and concentration of life. Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) also frequent this area. And yes!!! We were lucky enough to find a few of them who waved us hello with their unique and characteristic flukes...
