Howdy whalewatchers:
We woke up this morning to an awesome sunrise reflected off of Punta Colorado. Chef Charley prepared waffles and bacon for breakfast, then we took off in the Searcher skiffs for a nature walk ashore where we explored tidepools, looked at fossils, and ventured up a sandy arroyo for viewings of ash throated flycatchers, cardinals and gnatcatchers.
We returned to Searcher for a snack and then a group of snorkelers took a quick skiff ride to a nearby location with excellent visibility, warm water and plentiful sea life. All returned with sightings of pufferfish, pipefish, triggerfish, zebra moray eel and large schools of blue and gold snapper and burrito grunt. Everyone is back and having lunch now – pork carnitas, pinto beans and fresh toppings and salsa.
Looking for whales – stay tuned.
After our busy morning at Punta Colorado, passengers spent a warm afternoon napping on the stern or playing games in the salon. First there was a Bananagrams tournament, then many joined in on a fun game of Loteria where the grand prize was a box of Belgian chocolates! We’ll be anchoring at Isla Santa Catalina tonight with a walk and a snorkel tomorrow morning.
Capt Aaron and Team Searcher
