We arrived in San Carlos, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico on November 11, 2011 after crossing the border at Nogales, Mexico. We spent some time at the border getting our papers in order and paid for. Included are our visitor visas, and our vehicle registration stickers. I won't go into details because it can be complicated to explain, but we finally got on the road about noon and arrived four and a half hours later in the seaside town of San Carlos. San Carlos is located on the Sea of California, across from the Baja on the mainland of Mexico. It is a popular stop for touristos/as on their way south to Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
There was a detour that was clearly marked with orange signs pointing the way around construction in Hermisillo for those travellers going to Guaymas. San Carlos is next door, so to speak. The detour only took about half an hour and was very easy to follow.
We are staying at Totanaka RV park again. We were here in March 2010 and 2011. We had supper at a restaurant across the road from the park where I tasted my very first margarita. Yes, my first! I am not normally an imbiber of alcoholic spirits but tonight there were three grande margaritas on the table for four poeple and I shared one with hubby. Tequila itself not so nice but I can see why folks can get really drunk on margaritas. Tastes like sody pop. lol.
Saturday morning we did the usual; breakfast, then hubby and I took a drive around San Carlos; which didn't take very long. We came back to the rig and had some lunch then went out again.
Hubby and I and our 'winter friends, Bev and Vic', wanted to visit the Delfinario so off we went. First up was the sea lion show. I was chosen to be the 'girlfriend' to the elder sea lion. I am up for some fun today so into the (sea) lions' den I walked.
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| Mavey entering the Lions den |
Thank goodness the trainers both spoke English so I could understand what they wanted of me. I got to touch this big guy and I even got a kiss. I was told I could kiss him on the lips but declined (and not very politely either), lol. It was a real treat to do this and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice he felt. He's not slimy at all. This show was great. Just don't stand too close to the pool. You might just get wet!! (Like I did).
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| Mavey getting a smooch |
After this half hour show we were escorted over to the dolphin pool. There were six dolphins in this pool and they put on a great show. Below are some photos.
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| Waiting for a treat before the trick |
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| walking backwards |
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| balancing act |
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| Taking their trainer for a ride. |
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| Relaxing after the show; what a beauty |
All in all this was a delightful show and I'd go back in the blink of an eye.
Tomorrow we are on our way again. We will likely get to Los Mochis and stop for the night. Later...
