The standing bet was that only two guests would wake up early to join the optional beach walk at 7am. It turned out 15 guests went for the hike, returning energized.
After breakfast, we cruised along the eastern edge of Magdalena Island, with the dunes giving it a surreal appearance. We were joined by bottlenose dolphins who at times would ride the bow, much to our enjoyment. To see them roll on their sides to look up at us was amazing.
After lunch, we headed to the narrow section of the 60-mile-long Magdalena Island. This island’s waist has dunes, shell middens, and specialized plants. We made it to the Pacific beach for an hour of shelling, then back to the bay-side beach for a bonfire. Just north of us, a coyote ran over the dunes, looking curious but wary. What a treat to view this amazing animal.
