The dawn light spilled across the towering rocks at Land’s End as the captain carefully maneuvered the ship to provide close-up views of the iconic arch. After tying up at the marina in San José del Cabo, we traveled a short distance by bus for an opportunity to shop and explore the town center and/or visit a wetland habitat to watch birds. During the afternoon we sailed northeast and encountered a number of humpback whales.
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- 22 Mar 2018
San José del Cabo and at Sea, 3/22/2018, National Geographic Sea Bird
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird
- Baja California
Gretchen Pederson, Naturalist
Gretchen became intrigued by plants, animals, and the out-of-doors at an early age while growing up in the San Francisco Bay area. Tolerant and encouraging parents permitted almost any pet imaginable, which provided excellent opportunities for her to...
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