This morning I took my kayak out for a paddle (love the new carbon fiber paddle, Michelle! Like a feather). I enjoy kayaking on a quiet morning, paddling or coasting, taking in the quiet and the scenery. This morning the water was so glassy calm that it reflected the sun like a giant mirror – completely blinding. I take my camera along and sometimes get great shots, in spite of the rocking motion of the boat. Today I was practicing high speed shooting of flying birds and got really lucky when an osprey headed right for me and splashed down into the sea, grabbed a fish in his talons, and took off again. Fortunately I had been practicing my technique, and I nailed soe fabulous photos, tack sharp with every feather crisp, every drop of water sparkling, a glow in his eye, and an unhappy rockfish in his (actually probably her) clutches. Can’t wait to post the photos for you to see! I have some terrific flying pelican shots as well.
We have pulled up our anchor and moved to another area of the bay with sand dunes for a beach. Tonight will be our last night here, and we will head out to sea again tomorrow heading for Cabo San Lucas or, more likely, San Jose del Cabo which is nearby but more peaceful. From there we will strike off to mainland Mexico. Our lundh and dinner were just delivered by Mexican panga (Mexican fishing dinghy). Three fishermen pulled up alongside us as we were motoring and held up a fresh caught lobster for our consideration – we bought six for the price of a 12-pack of coca cola, a few beers, and a couple of dollars.
I had to interrupt this email as I heard the cry of ‘thar she blows’ and rushed up with my camera to try for photos of two more gray whales cruising the lagoon near our route.