My annual trip with Rita Morgan was in February to Baja, Mexico. It was nice to not have the multi-day plane ride to New Zealand or Indonesia like the last 2 trips (although they were incredible!). I felt like we just hopped on the plane in Phoenix and instantly landed in Mexcio. Ahhh! This was a 2 part trip: 1) Adventure trip with OARS to Espiritu Island and Magdalena Bay and 2) R&R in Cabo! What a spectacular combination!
OARS trip to Espiritu Island and Magdalena Bay - kayaking, whale watching and snorkeling. Rita's niece, Jennifer, was on this trip as well and we had a great time with her.
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| We had a day to spend in La Paz before heading out to the island |
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| low tide - walking out stuff into camp |
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| the space in the rock looks like the shape of Baja |
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| we got to snorkel with these cuties |
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| the dolphins put on a nice show for us on our boat ride |
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| our morning hike started with a climb and walking the plank - doesn't look bad but this is the stuff I hate! Walking over open drop offs! |
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| our boat ride to swim with the whale sharks |
Swimming with the Whale Sharks was a highlight to this trip. I had no idea what to expect. The captain finds the whale sharks in the water by the dark shadow, we hang off the side of the boat ready to jump in and swim swim swim. They look like they are gliding along so slowly but we are struggling to keep up! Such an adrenaline rush!
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| Humpback Whale sightings! |
Humpback whale breaching
After a few nights of camping on the island we headed back to town for 1 night then out to Magdalena Bay for the serious Gray Whale watching!
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| Syphopping |
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| our camp on the hill |
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| Yes, they really did come this close. It was incredible! |
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| Happy 40th, Jennifer! |
After the fun on the water it's time to head to Cabo for some R&R and adventure of course!
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| The view from our room - Thanks, Rita! Awesome timeshare! |
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| ATV ride through the desert and on the beach |
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| Jennifer's farewell/birthday dinner at The Office on the beach |
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| they say the fish eat all of the dead skin off your feet - they didn't tell you how WEIRD it feels! But I did have really smooth feet after this! |
Thanks for another great adventure, Rita! Where shall we go next time?! :-)
Til next time...Happy Trails!
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