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4月18日 Great memories!We have just returned from a delightful week in Baja Mexico. Having worked with Tara and Wild Studies in the past, I was confident that our needs and educational goals would be met. The flora and fauna in both Espiritu Santos and Cabo Pulmo were spectacular; among the best for biological diversity I've seen in these environments. My 13 students will never forget the amazing moments we shared together for a week.
Safety has always been one of my top priorities on my excursions and the recent news of violence in Mexico warranted a good hard look. After extensive research and advice from trusted experts, we had no reservations about going ahead with our plans. The outcome proved very pleasant. Our time in southern Baja California Sur was spent far away from the US/Mexico border and a world apart from media, violence and distrust. In fact, minutes after clearing immigration in Cabo, we were met by Wild Studies and soon were on our way to LaPaz. Every mile we traveled, every stop we made, every place we slept...there was nothing that could make anyone nervous! Our guides were amazing, friendly, intelligent and funny; We stayed in peaceful, remote, idyllic locations and if there was any trouble anywhere in the world, we seemed light years away from it. We lost ourselves in paradise for a week and none of my students wanted to leave when our time was up.
With everything we do in life, there is risk. It's important to measure that risk and make informed decisions accordingly. At this time, I've got extremely happy students and parents as our time in Mexico was well spent and our rewards are plenty. We will never forget our week together, from the first moment of torrid sun striking our pale Midwestern bodies to our joyful, yet wistful early morning on the beach, watching our last sunrise together in Mexico. We had an unforgettable experience and my students will plot and plan to return some day as will I.
Mr. Trader
Group Leader 4月13日 Cabo PulmoApril 12 Blog
Lots of fun and exciting activities the last couple of days. Our island camp was nestled in a beautiful red rock canyon flanked by calm blue water. The students enjoyed the comfort of their camp and delicious food served by the friendly staff. The snorkeling was AMAZING. We so saw hundreds of
fish representing at least 50 or more different species... and that was just one
dive site!! We had the opportunity to stretch our fins in three different
snorkeling sites. The pictures will show you just how good the students are
getting at free-diving. Everyone has mastered the basic skills of snorkeling and
some (Beth, Andy, Matt and Kyle) are able to dive between 25 and 50
feet!
In addition to enjoying Baja below the water line,
we have explored the desert terrain and hiked the hill high above the camp.
Students learned about the various cacti and other succulent plants.
Other wildlife include, ring-tailed cats, turkey
vultures, osprey, pelicans, cormorants, Mexican black hare, crabs, and
vermillion fly catcher.
Tonight we are in Cabo Pulmo. This will be our home
for the next three nights. Tomorrow we hike fox canyon. The next day we snorkel
the reef out in front of the beach resort...maybe more sea lion
encounters.
A note about Peter's luggage...it arrived last
night!! Peter's travel mates lent him clothes and other necessities while he was
without his luggage. Mr. Trader made the experience into a treasure hunt without
anyone knowing that they they were looking for Peter's luggage as the treasure.
We all laughed really hard at Peter's reaction to the surprise!
Hopefully, I can write more tomorrow (April 14). Everyone is
happy and doing well!
Tara
4月8日 They're Here!!This has been a very busy day. After arriving in San Jose De Cabo Airport we drove 1 hour north toward La Paz and stopped at a local establishment for burritos and beverages. I wanted to get the group back to the Hotel in time to go swimming before our 5pm appointment at the CONASNP. We drove another hour and reached the hotel by 2:45. From 2:45 to 4:30 the group soaked up the warm desert rays and beautiful garden pool.
Everyone was right on time for our 4:45 departure to the CONASNP presentation by the Assistant Director of the National Park which includes Espiritu Santo. This is a rare treat to be able to go to the headquarters here in La Paz and learn first hand about the management issues and what they are doing to try to keep the Island protected.
At 6 we had dinner in town. The group had authentic Mexican tacos and learned about how the locals make their tacos. There was cabbage, onion, chili, guacamole, and lime and beef and pork meat options. So far, everyone is very happy with the meals.
Right now it is 10:30pm. Everyone is in their rooms and sleeping soundly. We have a very big day tomorrow with a wake up at 630am. The next time I will post a blog will be on Sunday night from Cabo Plumo Beach Resort. The next three nights we will not have internet or phone access. I look forward to posting more photos of everyone having fun here in beautiful Baja California Sur. Enjoy the photos....
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