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Feb 28, 2020 - National Geographic Sea Lion
The day dawned clear and sunny, with temperature around 65 ◦F and almost no wind. We made our way north into Hull Canal, picking up our local pilot to guide us through this narrow, navigable channel, observing a multitude of bird species as we wound our way through the mangroves and sand bars. After anchoring just south of the Boca de Soledad, a northern narrow entrance into Magdalena Bay, we enjoyed a presentation by Sofia Merino on gray whales. The afternoon was spent exploring a nearby beautiful sandy beach by bikes or afoot, and connecting with the abundant whales that inhabit the bay.
John has been interested in traveling, what can be learned from it, and sharing it with others, since his days as a youth growing up in rural Ohio. A graduate of Marietta College with a BA in Recreation Management, his wanderlust and yearning for adventure has taken him to 49 states (forlorn for Fargo) and over 35 countries on 5 continents.