It’s difficult to capture in just a paragraph all of the fun of our jam-packed day here in the Gulf of California. We were treated to a windless ocean from dawn to dusk. We began the day snorkeling with hundreds of inquisitive Guadalupe fur seals, at a colony on Isla Las Animas that was only discovered in 2019; this was the first such visit for a Lindblad Expedition. The water was relatively warm and clear, making for a fabulous experience in the ocean. En route to our afternoon landing at Ensenada Puerto Gato the ship was accompanied by a superpod of common dolphins that were actively feeding in the productive waters of the Gulf. Hikes, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding were all on offer at our afternoon beach landing, in the setting of a beautifully rich red sandstone landscape. Phew, what a day!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 13 Apr 2024
Isla Las Animas and Ensenada Puerto Gato, Gulf of California, 4/13/2024, National Geographic Venture
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Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Andrew was born in Adelaide, South Australia and (mis)spent his youth surfing and kayaking in the ocean, as is the case for many Aussies! After graduating from medical school, he spent a year working as a surgical resident in Santa Barbara, Californi...
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