Arco de Cabo
Just returned from a glass bottom boat tour of the Arco de Cabo - Land's End.
Got up and out for the 10 o'clock departure. Although the boats take off every 30 minutes. For $12 per person, the boat picked us up on the beach, two hotels down.
We had to hump it down to catch to ten boat. Sandy was huffing trying to keep up on loose sand at a 45 degree angle. Mountain goats probably could have performed better, but just barely.
The trip took us down the beach, past the marina, and out to the Arco. There was one other couple on board with us, so it was almost a private tour.
We saw pelicans, seals, the arch, the Pacific Window, Lover's Beach, Divorce Beach, divers, and lots of aweee (Kathy's word for fish).
We beat Disney's Wonder cruise ship, and good thing too as the other couple said it's really crowded at their resort when the ships are docked. They are staying adjacent to downtown and are miserable there. They did go horseback riding yesterday and said it was awesome.
The Arco from the boat. Notice the waves.
It was a rough ride - at least more motion than we had anticipated.
The boat docked on Lover's Beach. You can get off and be picked back up every hour on the half hour. We chose to not stay. We were ready to be off the boat with cool drinks in our hands. So we returned to our hotel. Entire trip, walking and all, was right at an hour. A bargain for $12. Everyone should go at least once. Take drinks with you though. Motorized vehicles are not allowed to dock out there. You could kayak or sail out and park, but the place is patrolled by federales - so mind your p's and q's.
Lots more pics than I can post here, so we'll have to share later. Back at the pool sunning, reading, and drinking.
Land's End - the last piece of soil at the end of Baja California.
Facing the Pacific Ocean. We are in the Sea of Cortez.
Craig
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Got up and out for the 10 o'clock departure. Although the boats take off every 30 minutes. For $12 per person, the boat picked us up on the beach, two hotels down.
We had to hump it down to catch to ten boat. Sandy was huffing trying to keep up on loose sand at a 45 degree angle. Mountain goats probably could have performed better, but just barely.
The trip took us down the beach, past the marina, and out to the Arco. There was one other couple on board with us, so it was almost a private tour.
We saw pelicans, seals, the arch, the Pacific Window, Lover's Beach, Divorce Beach, divers, and lots of aweee (Kathy's word for fish).
We beat Disney's Wonder cruise ship, and good thing too as the other couple said it's really crowded at their resort when the ships are docked. They are staying adjacent to downtown and are miserable there. They did go horseback riding yesterday and said it was awesome.
The Arco from the boat. Notice the waves.
It was a rough ride - at least more motion than we had anticipated.
The boat docked on Lover's Beach. You can get off and be picked back up every hour on the half hour. We chose to not stay. We were ready to be off the boat with cool drinks in our hands. So we returned to our hotel. Entire trip, walking and all, was right at an hour. A bargain for $12. Everyone should go at least once. Take drinks with you though. Motorized vehicles are not allowed to dock out there. You could kayak or sail out and park, but the place is patrolled by federales - so mind your p's and q's.
Lots more pics than I can post here, so we'll have to share later. Back at the pool sunning, reading, and drinking.
Land's End - the last piece of soil at the end of Baja California.
Facing the Pacific Ocean. We are in the Sea of Cortez.
Craig
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Location:Camino Viejo a San Jose,Cabo,Mexico
About that "everyone must try once" thing... not going to happen here! I left my land legs on the dock in Oregon when we loaded up for our whale watching tour. While it was truly amazing to see a whale come right up to the boat, I would trade it in to have my equilibrium back to normal. I still sometimes feel like I am on water while I am certainly on solid ground. So, in saying that, glad you enjoyed it! :)
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