Los Islotes and Cabo San Lucas
Today, I’ll post up two days worth of Journal entries so I can be all caught up. I’m still struggling with posting the pictures on here. It’s just not going to happen I guess!!!
3/24
Today I woke up so amazingly refreshed. I knew that a good night of sleep was all I would need to get back on my feet.
Yesterday we went as far north in the sea of Cortez as we were going, so we are headed back south now down to Cabo san Lucas. The water has been pretty smooth so far, I haven’t gotten into the real rough stuff yet, but I’m sure there will be some coming. Right now we are anchored off of a couple little islands called Los Islotes that are what seems to be a hot spot for sea lions and seabirds to hang out at. At this stop they let you go snorkeling and swim with the sea lions. Other than the sea lions, the rock formations of the islands are interesting and the water is full of other crazy sea creatures. While we were just setting up shop for the snorkel with sea lions I looked down into the water to see one of the biggest Jellyfish that I have seen, I’m guessing it to be 3 feet around, and pretty interesting looking.
As I was prepping for dinner, I looked out the window of the Galley to see 10 or so dolphins swimming along side of the boat. Curious animals, I have much to learn about them. Either way that sure did put a smile on my face. I’m hearing that once we get onto the other side of the Baja peninsula there will be whales galore, it’s time for the mothers to give birth so they are there for sure.
The staff on the boat is crazy. I will most likely not work with many of the rotational staff that I am right now, plus a couple of them including the current chef and sous chef are heading over to the new Lindblad boat (the National Geographic Explorer) when they fire it up for the first time in June. Needless to say, they are very excited about there new journeys. The life of a sailor is an interesting one, I hope to find place in the whole thing here shortly.
I’m starting to learn my way around the kitchen a bit better now, I can already see that my first week on my own is going to be interesting, though. It’s kind of hard to learn a menu when you only see things once a week, but I’m sure that it’s nothing I can’t work out. I’m not quite sure if the chef that will be coming a board next is good and or forgiving, but I sure am going to find out.
3/25
I’m getting more into the rythm of things on board now, so that is a good thing. I also am starting to be more comfortable with the galley and what is going on there.
We made our way into Cabo san Lucas today, smack dab in the middle of Spring Break. There were people partying everywhere, and all of them were having a good time. It’s a beautiful city, quite different from La Paz. Actually I would say that it would be 180 degrees different. La Paz was poor and down home, where Cabo is money and very stuffy. I didn’t really get a chance to look around Cabo very much, but the next time I will hopefully get a chance to see a bit about of it. I’m just not a big city and flash type of person, so no big deal for me.
On the way over to Cabo I did get to see some whales do an outstanding dance for me. They were chugging right along, then when we caught up to them they just kind of circled around for a little bit then started playing. It was so cool, there is no way to describe just how graceful the huge animals really are. There was about 10 of them in the group and they got some great cheers from all on board that were watching. Just as soon as they had come and started playing they were gone. It’s amazing what a sight like this can do for your day. I wouldn’t trade it for a thing.
