Baja Sea Adventures - Magica Espiritu Santo

• We’ll gather the trip group for a Zoom call several weeks before we leave for fun introductions, trip goals, important logistics, and questions.

• We invite you to read A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh as context for this journey of self reflection. We’ll touch on this classic book throughout the trip. 

• Arrive in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico and check into our hotel, Posada LunaSol (see FAQ's for getting there).
  
  
• We’ll gather at 8 PM for an important trip briefing. Enjoy the welcome gathering with our HHJ hosts and meet your travel partners for the week. It’s always exciting to look around the patio and realize that you’ll be returning home with a whole new set of sister friends! 

• We’ll have breakfast at the hotel's cafe, then gather our gear and transfer by boat to the islands of Espiritu Santo.
  
  
• Our incredible local guides will greet us with a delicious, refreshing lunch on the beach, topped off with a picture of the rich geology, wildlife, and culture of this incredible region.They'll set up camp and give you an overview of your snorkeling and kayaking gear so you're set for the adventure ahead!
  
  
• Your first Baja sunset won't disappoint, and after a delicious locally-sourced dinner, we'll gather for our first evening circle. This is a beautiful time to recognize the natural connections and experiences that you already share with others!
  
  
• You’ll have your own tent to spread out in with a comfortable sleeping pad and solar lantern for reading and journaling. There’s always an option to sleep under the stars with the sound of the waves nearby. 

• Awaken to the warm Baja sun glinting off the water and the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking right on the beach.
  
  
• You’re invited to join in each morning for a nature hike, yoga, or quiet meditation. It’s your time!
  
  
• Isla Espiritu Santos offers wonderful activities in a spectacular setting. The water temperature is delightful this time of year, so grab your snorkel gear, or just relax on the beach with a book or visit with a friend. We'll have time to snorkel, hike, and explore the area via kayak most days as well.

• Each side of the island has its own character and beauty! We'll experience it by hiking, paddling, or snorkeling each day. Camping on 2-3 beaches will give us an opportunity to see the island's diversity.
  
  
• Gift from the Sea provides a profound framework as we explore together the patterns and ebb and flow of our lives as women.

• The adventure continues! Our support boats will guide a snorkeling excursion to Los Islotes, a sea lion nursery found amongst this spectacular snorkeling destination, which includes a breathtaking diversity of wildlife. Swimming alongside these playful marine animals is an incredible highlight!
  
  
• We'll look for opportunities to include flexible time in our schedule to explore the island, enjoy a nap, have some quiet journaling time, or follow up on a conversation with a friend.
  
  
• Balancing the rich, deep connection you can't help but feel with other women in this unplugged, embracing environment, we invite you to explore the profound impact of solitude.

• We’ll continue our daily invitations to beach yoga, morning meditation or light hiking.
  
  
• Along the way today we'll visit a frigate bird rookery and have more opportunities to snorkel and paddle.
  
  
• Both inspired connection and inner reflection seed our individual growth. Our book gives us further insight into the need to nurture ALL our relationship -- with the Divine, ourselves, and others. You'll have opportunities for small group dialog and thoughtful activities that reinforce the clarity and joy that you'll discover this week.

• Savor your last morning paddle or a nature walk with our guides. We'll have an early lunch at camp, then transfer back to La Paz by boat, arriving mid-day.
  
  
• After checking into the hotel (and enjoying a shower!), you'll have the afternoon to explore the lovely historical district and malecon in La Paz. We're happy to give you some suggestions of where to go!
  
  
• Let's share our final dinner together at a local restaurant and gather one last time to celebrate the highlights, breakthroughs and joyous sisterhood that we experienced together. 

• We will arrange shuttles to the airport for those departing. Or you may choose to stay on in Baja.If you're able, we encourage you to consider arriving a day early to settle in, or round out your weekend and take an extra day or two to explore this beautiful part of the world!
  
  We want you to return home refreshed and inspired and with a community of cherished friends. 

Your Honest Heart journey continues even after you arrive home. We'll host a follow up call for our new community to share inspiring take-aways and continue with additional opportunities to stay connected with new friends, and with us. And perhaps another trip?

Our regular blogs and podcast topics provide continued resonant topics for further dialog and growth. Consider gathering your new friends and joining us for a refreshing retreat weekend, or another life-transforming trip!