Who Knew?

I have been to Rocky Pointe Mexico more times than I can count. Most times, I would spend my time on the beach or tooling around on quads, but this time I went out to a little island just southwest of Rocky Pointe. It's about 45 minutes away by speed boat and its called Bird Island.

The boat ride in itself was an adventure for me! It seemed crazy to be in a boat so small, going that fast, on the open ocean. And more than once the whole front end of the boat was up in the air. Talk about a practice in having faith!!

The experience once we got out to the island was definately worth the boat ride though. The island is literally covered with sealions, in all sizes. There were huge bulls all the way down to little babies.

As we approached the island in the boat, the younger sealions all got in the water . They were everywhere, swimming in little packs. They would all stop at once to pop there heads up and stare at us. They looked so curious. I swear they were collecting information. Then they would all go under at the same time. Shaun and I joked about what they were possibly saying to each other under the water about what they saw... :)

Once we anchored in, we put on our snorkel gear and actually got in the water with them! It was amazing. They would come right up to us doing their acrobatics all around us. Sometimes they would stop right in front of us, literally inches from our faces, then turn and take off swimming again! They really seemed to be okay with us and to be having a good time. I know I was!

A few times we would get caught up in what we were doing and get a little too close to shore. One of the big bulls would start barking and head toward the water, so we'd swim back out. We certainly didn't want to get him too upset with us!! That was a little rushy!

I have to say it was an awesome experience and I definately recommend doing it if you are in Rocky Pointe. But I would feel bad if I didn't give this little side note....

Almost everyone who knows me, knows I am a shark lover. And while I love sharks, I definately DO NOT want to be in open water with them, unprotected. So to jump in the ocean with their favorite snack was pretty crazy on our part. Mexico is not a hot spot for Great Whites and I've never heard of an attack out there...but it never hurts to know what's possibly in the water!!

Regardless, I'd do it again. In a heartbeat!