Baja whale/bird exploration, Jan. 16-21

[Waltzing Matilda]

Not sure how to class this. Decided to stop planning and start driving. This is how it turned out:

Border crossed: 1(US/MX)
Lagoons visited: 2 (San Ignacio/Ojo de Liebre, aka Scammons)
Oasis crossed: 1
Vehicle used: 2000 Mazda B4000
Miles travelled: 1200
Wheel possibly damaged by flying rock(?): 1
Cost to inspect: 50 pesos (about $4 US) Nothing broken, just a big ding- whew!
Whales heard/seen: hundreds
Birds heard/seen: thousands
Poodles exhausted: 1
Roads diverted/collapsed/under repair/being built: many
Lobster burritos consumed: 2 (+1 to go)
Negra modelos swallowed: 3 (no fridge this trip- can do more)
Hours on road spent dodging cows, goats, horses, mules, coyotes, big rig trucks, earth movers, potholes: don't ask...

I plan to go again this spring, possibly February, also end of March since it was early and the whales were not as active yet. Let me know if you want to caravan, need advice etc.

road to San Ignacio w/salt flats

beach at San Ignacio w/tired poodle

checking wheel bearing for damage (none found- whew)

time to head back north

San Ignacio oasis

:truck:

 

[ssichler]

Short and sweet. Thanks for posting. I would love to go if I can convince the wife.

 

[Waltzing Matilda]

Self-guided driving information to see Baja whales

Some additional information for those who want to drive to see the whales is available here: http://www.netconnection.com/bajawhales.html

And here are some whale photos:
Check off a bucket list item
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Baby perching on top of mom:
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Whale Jacuzzi:
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Big mama:
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