Panterra :: MySchool Journal

Today was the day we spent with the gray whales in their birthing lagoons

The day started with a gorgeous Baja sunrise

A well appreciated bathroom break
after 2 of a 3 hour drive to the lagoons

At the little fishing town where the lagoon is located
we stopped to drop off a few more gifts that we still had

We first encountered a small class size of
about 15 kids. But the teacher had gone to tell
her colleagues of the gifts we brought for the "school".

The next thing you know we were overwhelmed by 105 kids.

We were able to give most a little gift or two.

Finally we arrive and board the pangas
for our well anticipated whale experience

Our first close up whale sighting

The whale decided to come a little closer... right under the boat

After checking us out this whale comes closer for a friendly interaction

One of the other pangas has a whale watching them.
So are we whale watching or are the whales people watching?

Yet another whale comes in for a touch from friends

Her calf receives a hug and kiss from a human friend

This older female couldn't seem to get enough
physical interaction. She hung with most of us for
about an hour and a half going from boat to boat.

On the way back to the dock we took
a side excursion through the mangroves

Meandering our way through the mangroves observing
the abundant marine life to include a huge number of birds.

As we head back to La Paz we encounter
one of several nesting osprey that live in the area.

On the way we came across this little "barra" and had
to stop to take the picture. Moe's Bar from the Simpsons.

A Note from the Mexican Donkeys

No, they can't be leaving, I was just warming up to those cute little Canadian donkeys!

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