Reeling from the incredible wildlife and scenery at Isla Coronados, we set sail north to San Juanico. The dominant wind direction in late spring is from the north, which forces us to motor sail against the wind most in order to make good time to the next anchorage. The air and water temps are getting noticeably warmer, but there is usually a breeze to cool us down after taking a dip in the Sea.
San Juanico is a favorite among cruisers. It’s a large bay with several islands, white sand beaches, sea caves and lots to explore in general. We saw several species of eels, spotted eagle rays and a good show of whales (species unknown). The geology was spectacular. We spent three days here and upon departure, were escorted out by a large pod of dolphins.
The rumor is that one of the heirs from the Wal Mart corporation bought up the land in this area and made it into a conservation easement. Fires on the beach are a really special part of cruising. This is where we met our friends on SV Dulcinea. It is here that we said goodbye to our friends on SV Nimue and SV Dovka. They were leaving the next day for Bahìa Los Angeles to meet up with another kid boat. We bonded with their daughters (Alexandra in the photo), and they sent us off with adorable art pieces. They even spelled Jeremyah’s name correctly! Cactus bloomsThe geology here was spectacular.. as is most of the Sea of Cortez. The tectonic plates separated only 6 million years ago, with water moving in from the Pacific Ocean. The formation of the Gulf of California exposed young rock layers with colorful “birthday cake” layers.Full moon rising over Punta Mercenarios.Yellow-footed gulls have so much character. They are loud, aggressive and have no fear of humans. True story: Amanda was charged by one at Playa Bonanza for getting too close to the nest. She has cuts on her leg to prove it. This one visited us regularly at San Juanico, waiting for the possibility of a food scrap. We named him (or her) Major Tom.
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