San Ignacio, Jan 10, 13

First thing today we got up and went whale watching.  We had gone last year at this time in Cabo San Lucas and we saw about 4 whales.  This time we saw probably 20-25 Grey  Whales.  We had one whale that went right alongside our boat and then underneath it.  It did this about 3 times –it scared me a little.  Mid February to mid-March there can be up to almost 3000 whales in the lagoon and they are docile and you can touch them.  I was sad that we were not able to touch them.  The whales come into the lagoon to give birth to their babies and to mate.  The whole area in and around the lagoon is made up of vast tidal flats full of salt which makes this area the world’s number one salt producer.  All in all it was a very awesome experience.

After we got back from the lagoon we loaded up and drove to San Ignacio.  This is a town of less than 1000 people, but famous for its magnificent mission church of San Ignacio.  The town center was quite quaint.  The town was in the midst of celebrating Three Kings Day (a few days late) right in the town square while we were there.  The area is also known for all of its Date Palms.  It is just like an oasis in the desert with all of the palm trees.  The RV park we are staying at is called Rice & Beans RV Park with a restaurant of the same name – also known for its excellent margaritas – which we will be drinking this evening!

 

This is a barge loaded with salt.

This is a whale tale!

Here we are in front of a mountain of salt.This is a whale.

This is the San Ignacio Mission

This is what a Date Palm tree looks like.

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This is us at the Mission

This is us just getting ready to go check out the whales

All I have to say after drinking Margaritas at Rice & Beans Restaurant --- those were far and away the best Margaritas we have ever had!  And, I do love a margarita!