Biking the Baja Divide, Part II: San Ignacio to LaPaz
Leaving San Ignacio after some time off, we were ready to be moving againAfter a day of cycling, we came to Laguna San Ignacio. Grey whales spend their winters in this area after migrating south from Alaska. There are multiple whale watching tour companies based out of this area.Fidgit and I decided to go on a whale watching tour with one of the companies.Whale fluke. These large mammals aren’t afraid of the small boats, and the boatmen are careful to watch their propellers.Many of the whales are curious. This baby whale is checking us out- its mother is just below the surface!After whale watching, we got back on our bikes and continued our own journey south. We crossed many dry(ish) sandswept areasThese red colors among the plants were intriguingThe trend of the government announcing road improvements continues- we’ve seen these in nearly every country.Just south of San Juanico, a gentleman who goes by ‘Earthquake’ has a ranch. He rescues animals and his surfing goat is famous! Check out the video Fidgit made about it on our YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_SEdReX9398&t=2sSome views from the road to Earthquake’s ranchSunrise on our longest day- 120(ish) km into Ciudad ConstitucionIn the desert heat, water is amazingly refreshingNeon and Fidgit, letting the fish nibble our toesAfter a long and steep ascent, I was grateful to be greeting with this view and descentCycling into the sunsetWe found this amazing swimming hole after seeing it marked on one of our map Apps. After we figured out how to get down to it, we stayed for a few hours to avoid riding in the heat of the dayOur last big descent to the Sea of CortezBen and the restaurant owner’s puppy. Ben caught up to us and we rode together for a day before parting ways.Ben and Fidgit discussing the route aheadFollowing along the waters was lovelyFidgit riding part of the road that we were able to cruise alongCactus construction worker?I’m trying to channel the man-stance hereNeon and sunset viewsWe made it to La Paz!In La Paz, Fidgit and I did some touristing, like swimming with Whale SharksWe also found a great local coffee place- these are the grinders they use.
