Early in the morning, we watched the fog coming through the mountains of Isla Magdalena. This moist air is the only source of freshwater for the local flora during the dry season.
Our first adventure of the day was to visit the mangroves, either by kayak or on Zodiac tours. Naturalists on board the Zodiacs explained the unique ecosystem that sustains different populations of birds and the fisheries that provide a livelihood for communities settled on the bay. Cruising the mangroves, we found different species of herons and egrets, a belted kingfisher, some scrub-jays, and a magnificent frigatebird soaring over the trees.
After lunch, the hotel manager opened the Global Gallery. Then our guests gathered on the bow to enjoy the beauty of the Hull Canal. We spent the afternoon whale watching with pangueros from Lopez Mateos. At Boca de la Soledad, we spotted a couple of gray whale females with their calves.
The day ended with our traditional Mexican fiesta accompanied by music from Los Coyotes and folkloric moves by Las Flores del Desierto.
