2/6/09 - 0.28.5S 90.18.2W
Flying Cloud
Julian Nichols
Tue 2 Jun 2009 11:54
Our penultimate morning with Patricia was spent off of Bachas beach on Santa Cruz.
We went ashore to look for flamingos in the salt lake (those who persevered were rewarded with a couple of sightings) followed by a final snorkel.
The snorkel produced the much required (by Daisy) turtle swimming opportunity - however no matter how hard we tried we couldn't quite get to it in time for Daisy to see.
After a delicious lunch back on board we headed off to the mangrove, Tortuga Negra just a short stop around the corner.
The incredible afternoon light in the mangrove produced a never ending supply of photographic opportunities with Heron's, Pelican's, Turtle's, and Shark's all flirting with us at every paddle stroke.
Having missed her morning turtle swimming opportunity, Daisy couldn't resist leaping into the water at the sight of the first turtle swimming by the dinghy with the appropriate cry of "Oppsy Daisy".
As night fell, and after another excellent dinner had been consumed we felt it was time to give Patricia a farewell send off!
It started with some wonderful serenading, followed by a private viewing of Mamma Mia followed by quite a party.....
Julian