Sometimes the best way to start something (like a blog) is to just start. So here I go.
I am sitting here in the late afternoon in August on Bahia Concepcion in the humid heat of Baja California Sur. Many people would think I am insane coming here this time of year. They would say, “it’s too hot and not worth it!” All I have to say is, it’s definitely not for anyone who is not comfortable with a lot of heat. When I say heat, yes, I mean heat. When I opened my little beach house I found that my candles exploded and melted all over my table! It is around 96 to 100 degrees with 60% to 70% humidity. Sleeping has been the biggest issue but I think I am finally getting it. A cold towel behind my neck and a small personal fan on my back seems to work every once in a while I wake up feeling like I am suffocating, then realize I am not and go back to sleep. Yea...hot.
The good news I am sweating buckets and so this must be good for me right??? I already feel healthier. Good veggies, fish and lots and lots of long swims every day.
Going to town is always fun, no air conditioning in the grocery stores either. When I walk in to the store, the first thing they say when they see me is “mucho calor (much hot)” from the locals. Sometimes I reply “mucho, mucho (and maybe mucho) CALOR!” Then I fan myself as if that would do any good! They laugh as I am standing there, a “gringa” with sweat pouring off my face while sporting a drenched sundress.
In the afternoon, I live in the water. Swimming and snorkeling. One major benefit in the summer is no stingrays. I have been hit by one of these little devils before and it hurts (and hurts and hurts). Now, with none-in sight , when I get hot, I confidently throw myself into the water and dive down into the warm Sea of Cortez! Is there no relief?
I love being underwater this time of year, great visibility and a completely different ecosystem than the winter. Schooling fish and color everywhere including baby yellowtail (that’s why they call this area the Bay of Concepcion!), and schools of rooster fish over 2 to 3 feet in size. I love playing with the Cortez Angelfish who fiercely protect their territory, the bright and beautiful damselfish, tiny goby, gigantic bull’s-eye puffers, and sergeant majors on steroids.
Best of all is the evening. This is when the lights come on. Bioluminescence is everywhere. The water lights up and my body is covered with stars. Stars are above me, surrounding me and beneath me. Beautiful energetic sparkling lights that remind me that I am an energetic being and this world is where I wanted to be for now. My life is only a representation of a much deeper spiritual being that is guiding me to create and experience this beautiful thing called “life”.
Mural 4 feet by 8 feet for Playa Los Naranjos, Mulege Baja California Sur