Alley Cat

Dust, that is one thing there is plenty of in Baja. Luckily, the street behind our trailer was paved last year, so maybe not so much dust this year. It's been breezy every day, in the 20's (celsius)  70's F. Great hiking weather.
Yesterday the winds died down. Ben was itching to get out on the boat. Ben's boat, The Alley Cat, is an awesome old trawler that he sailed down from California, quite the trip at 6 knots! The boat is anchored this morning off the Malecon, the waterfront causeway that borders the sea in front of Loreto. We pack some food, beer and tequila and head over to Isla Coronado.
The water is calm. Along the way we see  Blue Whales spouting in the distance with their giant tails waving as they dive. Pelicans pass by in formation just inches above the water, curious gulls check us out and a lone Blue Footed Boobie glides overhead searching for sardinas. We anchor in a small protected bay surrounded by perfect white beaches, and rocky outcrops. The water is as clear as I've seen. A school of large fish races by, a sea turtle, a sting ray, vultures and scissor tailed frigates soar in the thermals.....  life is good

There are no houses on this volcanic Island. A few fishermen pass by heading to or back from the other side of the island where yellowtail roam. A few  pangas line the beach while scattered tourist and locals swim, snorkel and beachcomb. Don Alley and his wife Paula pull up along side, a few moments later, our friends Robert and Christy, Margaret and Philip also join us. We lash the boats along side.  All had been fishing out past Isla Carmen, unfortuately for them, the fish won today.

We all have lunch and beers as Don plays his guitar and sings his song "Kayak Pirates of Loreto" He is one of many talented musicians that dwell here in Loreto. Some more songs, more beers and some tequila as the sun makes it's way sinking into the Sierra Giganta. Our two fishing boat amigos speed off to port as we chug along in awe of the all encompassing beauty surrounding us. Manta Rays celebrate in every direction trying their hardest to fly, or maybe just leaping up to catch the sunset....