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Comment: Ah! Los Islotes. These are tiny islands off the north tip. We started with the highlight of the entire tour >> snorkeling with sea lions! It was awesome.
100_1674 * The boat trip to the north end of the island was my least favourite leg. It can be noisy & choppy. Sit in the back for the most comfortable possible ride. * 1476 x 1106 * (619KB)

100_1670 * I was surprised to see that high cliffs surround most of the island. This face they call the Cathedral. * 1666 x 1248 * (843KB)

100_1929 * You could kayak 4.5mi from the mainland (in the distance) across the San Lorenzo channel to the island >> but it can be dangerous if the wind kicks up when you are half way across. Crosses like this one have been erected by fishermen in many of the bays. * 2080 x 1544 * (700KB)

100_1685 * We needed 2 boats to transport the 18 people, food & gear. One skiff we kept. The other headed back to the mainland. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.42MB)

manuel * Manuel grew up in the Baja, one of the top kayak guides in the region. He dreams of kayaking 800mi or more >> the length of the Sea of Cortes. * 720 x 528 * (153KB)
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sealion1 * Juveniles like to play with snorkelers. One even hugged some of our group & kissed them on the mask. Amazing! They are prone to nipping at the divers too, playfully in almost every case. Big bulls & older females can be aggressive. You cannot get too close to the islets. * 175 x 242 * (13KB)

100_1693 * Most snorkelers wear wet suits as the waters are still a bit chilly in winter. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.39MB)

100_1691 * The food on the BOA tour was super. Our chef Big Al had been with the company for over 10-years. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.25MB)

100_1733 * Cook stove. * 1544 x 2080 * (1.4MB)

100_1698 * First night we camped at Ensenada beach. I immediately took off down the Ensenada Grande hiking trail, 6km return to cross the island. VERY RUGGED. I ran out of daylight. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.6MB)
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