Puerto Refugio / Bahia Alcatraz
Making our way north along the eastern coast of Isla Angel de la Guarda the early morning sun accented the tans and reds of the rugged volcanic island. Before breakfast, Sea Voyager turned to the east towards the mainland of Mexico to follow some large blows. We found a scattered group of fin whales, two of which surprised us by surfacing just off of the port bow. Common dolphins joined the mix as we enjoyed a wonderful start to the day.
Back on course, we reached our planned destination, Puerto Refugio, after breakfast. Relaxing on the beach or exploring by foot and Zodiac, we all found a way to take advantage of this desert morning. Mark Thorpe, our resident National Geographic researcher, was off taking underwater footage of California sea lions at the nearby islet of Granito. By mid morning the wind picked up to a strong gale. Captain Alcocer found a protected anchorage for us to lower the Zodiacs and watch the sea lions, which were watching and following us. All of this before lunch!
br>We were underway during the early afternoon, making our way south through the scenic Canal de Ballenas. With the wind behind us we had a smooth ride. Naturalist Alberto Montaudon gave his presentation, “Mexico Lindo.” We found a wonderfully protected anchorage in Bahia Don Juan, a tiny cove along the Baja peninsula, which we explored by kayak and Zodiac.
A barbeque dinner in the lounge was followed by a bonfire ashore under the clear desert sky.
Making our way north along the eastern coast of Isla Angel de la Guarda the early morning sun accented the tans and reds of the rugged volcanic island. Before breakfast, Sea Voyager turned to the east towards the mainland of Mexico to follow some large blows. We found a scattered group of fin whales, two of which surprised us by surfacing just off of the port bow. Common dolphins joined the mix as we enjoyed a wonderful start to the day.
Back on course, we reached our planned destination, Puerto Refugio, after breakfast. Relaxing on the beach or exploring by foot and Zodiac, we all found a way to take advantage of this desert morning. Mark Thorpe, our resident National Geographic researcher, was off taking underwater footage of California sea lions at the nearby islet of Granito. By mid morning the wind picked up to a strong gale. Captain Alcocer found a protected anchorage for us to lower the Zodiacs and watch the sea lions, which were watching and following us. All of this before lunch!
br>We were underway during the early afternoon, making our way south through the scenic Canal de Ballenas. With the wind behind us we had a smooth ride. Naturalist Alberto Montaudon gave his presentation, “Mexico Lindo.” We found a wonderfully protected anchorage in Bahia Don Juan, a tiny cove along the Baja peninsula, which we explored by kayak and Zodiac.
A barbeque dinner in the lounge was followed by a bonfire ashore under the clear desert sky.
