Here are a few photos of Caleta Venecia. There are a few more to upload
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Caleta Venecia
Another incredible day! We motored up to Caleta Venecia (Venecia Cove) - about 22 miles north of San Carlos, on friday. There was no wind to speak of so we spent the time fishing, snorkeling, and walking the shoreline. I caught a couple of Panama Graysby (sea bass). They fight at first, but then quit so you think you have lost the fish when reeling it in. Very tasty!
The water temperature is down to about 68degrees F, so a little chilly for snorkeling in my bikini. I guess the wet suit will have to come out. :-) Speaking of chilly, I finally had to put shoes on to keep my feet warm friday night. I know - boo hoo. The Mexicans think we are loco when we go to the bathroom in the mornings in a t-shirt and shorts and they have long sleeves and pants on. For those who know us, you know we are loco, but we are trying to keep it under wraps here for a bit anyway. :-)
Kerry and I have been asking each other how to describe this place. The pictures only give a taste of the beauty and the ruggedness. The color in the rocks. The cactus that grow on islands. The bushes that have 1 1/2 inch long spikes. Oh yeah, and the cactus that acts like velcro if you touch it. Kerry brushed up against it and a 'ball' attached itself to his leg. It was intense pain so at the time, he never thought to take a picture of it attached to him. That picture would have been listed under the "what not to do" column.
Mya is doing well and avoiding the cactus. She loves to swim in the sea as long as there are no waves rushing up on the shore. She is also learning to not drink the water as it tastes pretty yucky.
November 6 and 7 we were witness to a spectacular sunset. Kerry took many pictures so will post them later.
We are learning to cope with the honey bees. they swarm you looking for fresh water. When I say swarm there are only 10 - 20 bees if you have a wet dish cloth or frops of water in the sink. As long as you dry the sink and put the dish cloth and towels outside to dry out, the bees do tend to leave us alone. Definitely something to get used to id you do not like bees buzzing around or landing on you. For the most part, they do not sting - which is a good thing as I have stepped on a few. Kerry did get stung though as he accidently squished one under his arm. When we got back to the marina in San Carlos yesterday, one crawled up my shorts and stung my hip. Silly bugger.
Anyway, this place is truly incredible and well worth the journey!
Thanks to all who have been able to comment. I miss you all too and wish you well in the frozen north. :-)
The water temperature is down to about 68degrees F, so a little chilly for snorkeling in my bikini. I guess the wet suit will have to come out. :-) Speaking of chilly, I finally had to put shoes on to keep my feet warm friday night. I know - boo hoo. The Mexicans think we are loco when we go to the bathroom in the mornings in a t-shirt and shorts and they have long sleeves and pants on. For those who know us, you know we are loco, but we are trying to keep it under wraps here for a bit anyway. :-)
Kerry and I have been asking each other how to describe this place. The pictures only give a taste of the beauty and the ruggedness. The color in the rocks. The cactus that grow on islands. The bushes that have 1 1/2 inch long spikes. Oh yeah, and the cactus that acts like velcro if you touch it. Kerry brushed up against it and a 'ball' attached itself to his leg. It was intense pain so at the time, he never thought to take a picture of it attached to him. That picture would have been listed under the "what not to do" column.
Mya is doing well and avoiding the cactus. She loves to swim in the sea as long as there are no waves rushing up on the shore. She is also learning to not drink the water as it tastes pretty yucky.
November 6 and 7 we were witness to a spectacular sunset. Kerry took many pictures so will post them later.
We are learning to cope with the honey bees. they swarm you looking for fresh water. When I say swarm there are only 10 - 20 bees if you have a wet dish cloth or frops of water in the sink. As long as you dry the sink and put the dish cloth and towels outside to dry out, the bees do tend to leave us alone. Definitely something to get used to id you do not like bees buzzing around or landing on you. For the most part, they do not sting - which is a good thing as I have stepped on a few. Kerry did get stung though as he accidently squished one under his arm. When we got back to the marina in San Carlos yesterday, one crawled up my shorts and stung my hip. Silly bugger.
Anyway, this place is truly incredible and well worth the journey!
Thanks to all who have been able to comment. I miss you all too and wish you well in the frozen north. :-)
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