shari - 1-27-2012 at 09:52 AM
Hola amigos...I'm finally back home after attending my dear father's wake in Ontario. On the way back to Canada, we decided to take a little detour to
the lagoon to see some baby whales.
It was only January 10th and I was amazed to see soooo many whales already in the lagoon...we must have seen at least a couple hundred just in the
inner nursery area.
As expected, we saw lots of newborn calves about a week old and one was only a few hours old and still had it's wrinkles and folds from being curled
up in the womb.
Here is a new mom coralling her calf...wrapping her tail around it to protect it.
Here is an old friend of mine called "Tomahawk" for the marking on her nose...she LOVES spy hopping and does it regularly...her new baby is next to
her. Most new moms dont do this as it puts them in a vulnerable position, but she is such a show off and very trusting.
It was a crystal clear, calm day and most of the whales were resting peacefully.
Here is a baby riding on mammas back
ONe pregnant mamma impressed us all by coming over to us and hanging under the boat...it was my familie's first trip so they were pretty amazed at her
size.
It was an awe inspiring trip. Many people choose to go see whales during the peak season in February/March but seeing newborn babies is truly
wonderful.
When we returned, we had yummy fresh shrimp tacos at the Interpretive Center restaurant, on the patio watching whales.
There are more palapas for camping now too.
It was so great to be back in the lagoon. There are lots of whales hanging around our place these days too in Asuncion.
If any of you want to join me in a guided whale trip, here are some of the dates we will be there. My birthday whale extravaganza will be March
2-3...stay at Cowboy Motel on the 2nd and whale watch on the 3rd.
We are planning a Nomad trip on Feb.16th and another on March 9-10th if anyone wants to come along...more dates will be added in a few days too.
Ken Bondy - 1-27-2012 at 09:59 AM
Beautiful images Sis. Sorry about your dad.
Mexitron - 1-27-2012 at 10:07 AM
Beautiful shari.
tiotomasbcs - 1-27-2012 at 10:40 AM
Spectacular images.Heads or tails! What beautiful weather to be there on the Lagoon. Glassy smooth and warm. I'm headed up sometime soon. Thanks
for sharing, again. Tio
Cypress - 1-27-2012 at 11:01 AM
shari, Thanks.
Guided Trip
bajaguy - 1-27-2012 at 11:46 AM
I highly recommend a guided trip with Shari. We did the 2 day Nomads trip last March and it was outstanding!!!!!!!
Can't wait to go again!!!!!!!
Baja4Rnr - 1-27-2012 at 01:15 PM
Shari,
The guided whale trip on March 2-3 sounds great. Can you provide some more details on how we can join the group?
Thanks
Udo - 1-27-2012 at 03:57 PM
Thanks for sharing the photos, Shari.
Really NICE close-ups!
David K - 1-27-2012 at 04:06 PM
Great photos Shari!
Islandbuilder - 1-27-2012 at 06:33 PM
Looks like we're in for the trip on the 16th. Can't wait!
shari - 1-27-2012 at 09:10 PM
Ken...thanks bro...it was quite a gathering....so many Bondy's in one room was amazing!!!
glad you enjoyed the photos kids...I am happy to share them with you.
baja4runner...the March 2-3 trip will be alot of fun...check your U2U box.
snowcat5 - 1-27-2012 at 09:55 PM
Hi Shari, There's a good chance I'll be in GN on the 2nd with my family. If we are in town it would be good to get together. Hi to Juan and sorry
to for your loss. We will be heading North after a visit to the next lagoon South, San Ignacio. Baja Sur, the last few months has been a combination
of sunny, windy and cloudy days- Winter.:)
shari - 1-27-2012 at 10:02 PM
cool snowman...we'll be at Cowboy Hotel on the 2nd...a little birthday bash.
KASHEYDOG - 1-28-2012 at 09:56 AM
Great pics Shari, thanks...
. My sincere condolence regarding your
father. That's always a tough one when a parent passes. I just lost mine also after 91 years.
Hope to come down sometime this year and meet you guys. Looking forward to being able to take some pictures like these in person..... ..