Marek sleeping on plane. Blankie is eye cover. Like Marek, Blankie is 29 years old.

Loreto is cute little town. We enjoyed walking around.

Mission founded in 1697

Blue whales hang out not far from town. We coukd see their (huge) spouts from our balcony!

Found great tiny hole on the wall restaurant with 4 tables. Chatted alot with owner Juan.

Sunrise from hotel

In Loreto in morning

Drove up through desert to San Javier (mission town with population of 100).

Our guide discussing desert flora

Related to saguaro. Huge. This one is REALLY old

Fig tree literally growing out of rock

Desert flower claimed to be aphrodisiac

The mission village of San Javier

Lunchtime…

Typical house in one street town

Hummingbird nest

Welcome dinner

Leaving Loteto this morning to head to whale camp. Some last pics before we leave.

Our hotel