I really enjoyed Bahia Conception. It is so clear you can see the bottom at all times. I could have stayed there for weeks. The temperatures were hot and the water was 90 degrees so it wasn’t as refreshing as it could have been. The consensus was to move on. A shame really as we barely explored the area. Our next stop was 38 miles away Sweet Pea Cove on Isla San Marcos. This island lies 10 miles SE of Santa Rosalia. It is still a productive port for gypsum used for making drywall/ sheet rock.
The island is surrounded by reefs, sea caves and islets making it a great place to snorkel and kayak. It was quite windy while we were anchored here so a much welcomed breeze was present.
To our excitement we watched several humpback whales surface very close to Sea Ventue (boat we have been traveling with). Manta rays were jumping everywhere and circling the fishing boats.
Manta Ray facts:
1) Mantas have about 300 rows of tiny, peg-like teeth, each about the size of the head of a pin. The crown of each tooth has a blunt surface with three weak ridges. These teeth are often indistinguishable from the denticles (scales) inside the mouth and are not used for feeding.
2 ) It is believed that they may jump to remove parasites from their skin, or as part of the mating procedure
3) The Manta Rays are Vertebrate. The spine’s made of gristle, like in a shark.
4) Manta rays are an active swimmer, occupying all parts of the water column, particularly mid water and near surface - whereas bottom dwelling and more sedentary species of rays would be more susceptible to capture by trawl operations.
5) The manta ray is the largest member of the ray family. The ray's eerie behavior of circling small fishing boats has earned it the name of "devilfish," though the manta ray is one of the most docile creatures in the sea.
6) Manta rays share their respiration system with several other sea giants such as the whale shark and basking shark. The manta was named after the Spanish word ; "manta," which means blanket.
Manta patties are delicious. The meat is boiled then left out to dry, at this point it is mixed much in the same matter as crab cakes.
This was a very interesting island and we may be back to experience the sea caves.
We are now moored at a marina in the very unique town of Santa Rosalia, BCS.
Santa Rosalia is a former French copper ore mining town. A very unique pueblo, compared to any place we have seen to date in Mexico. The streets are lined with old balconied houses, made from lumber not cement. The lumber came from British Columbia. I wonder why they don’t try to market down here now. The history of the town dates back to the 1880’s. We have done a little exploring but the bulk will be done Mon. when the museum is opened.
We have had fun eating at the sidewalk taco, hot dog stands. Chuyitas famous for its bacon wrapped hotdog stand is by far the best hot dog I have ever had. I will not be back however as all the hard work to keep weight off would go by the wayside.
I will finish the blog here as the next blog will be all about Santa Rosalia.
The island is surrounded by reefs, sea caves and islets making it a great place to snorkel and kayak. It was quite windy while we were anchored here so a much welcomed breeze was present.
To our excitement we watched several humpback whales surface very close to Sea Ventue (boat we have been traveling with). Manta rays were jumping everywhere and circling the fishing boats.
Manta Ray facts:
1) Mantas have about 300 rows of tiny, peg-like teeth, each about the size of the head of a pin. The crown of each tooth has a blunt surface with three weak ridges. These teeth are often indistinguishable from the denticles (scales) inside the mouth and are not used for feeding.
2 ) It is believed that they may jump to remove parasites from their skin, or as part of the mating procedure
3) The Manta Rays are Vertebrate. The spine’s made of gristle, like in a shark.
4) Manta rays are an active swimmer, occupying all parts of the water column, particularly mid water and near surface - whereas bottom dwelling and more sedentary species of rays would be more susceptible to capture by trawl operations.
5) The manta ray is the largest member of the ray family. The ray's eerie behavior of circling small fishing boats has earned it the name of "devilfish," though the manta ray is one of the most docile creatures in the sea.
6) Manta rays share their respiration system with several other sea giants such as the whale shark and basking shark. The manta was named after the Spanish word ; "manta," which means blanket.
Manta patties are delicious. The meat is boiled then left out to dry, at this point it is mixed much in the same matter as crab cakes.
This was a very interesting island and we may be back to experience the sea caves.
We are now moored at a marina in the very unique town of Santa Rosalia, BCS.
Santa Rosalia is a former French copper ore mining town. A very unique pueblo, compared to any place we have seen to date in Mexico. The streets are lined with old balconied houses, made from lumber not cement. The lumber came from British Columbia. I wonder why they don’t try to market down here now. The history of the town dates back to the 1880’s. We have done a little exploring but the bulk will be done Mon. when the museum is opened.
We have had fun eating at the sidewalk taco, hot dog stands. Chuyitas famous for its bacon wrapped hotdog stand is by far the best hot dog I have ever had. I will not be back however as all the hard work to keep weight off would go by the wayside.
I will finish the blog here as the next blog will be all about Santa Rosalia.
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