kojimapearl
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We are home now, but still glowing from our amazing time in Guaymas, Mexico at the Sea of Cortez pearl farm harvest.
The first day there was a wonderful breeze and I had a great time squishing oyster guts, delighting in each and every pearl that was harvested.
It was such a treat to see Douglas, Enrique and Manuel in their "natural habitat".. they were the perfect hosts!
We walked deserted white sand beaches, visited "drinking villages with fishing problems", and spent a good amount of time in the warm water. We ate delicious smoked marlin tacos, ate way too many cookies, and enjoyed ice cream made of fresh local fruits. We played Marco Polo in the hotel pool with Douglas' daughters, and toured the market with his amazing wife Elizabeth.
We collected thousands of sea shells off the beaches, and watched stunning sunsets with the happiest families on earth, gently bobbing in the waves.. surrounded by laughter.
The farm is a BEAUTIFUL place, nestled into Bacochibampo Bay, the waters are calm and the dramatic contrast of the desert mountains on the horizon of the deep blue waters is truly something to behold.
If you have ever thought about going to visit the Sea of Cortez pearl farm.. I urge you to BOOK NOW!
It is a such a peaceful place, the people are warm and friendly and how ever long you stay will feel like it was not enough time!
It was such a joy to be there for the harvest. Such a great way to be reminded of how much work and love goes into the production of these very special pearls.
So far I have written two blog posts about our time there.... part III is still in process.
http://www.kojimapearl.com/blog/
I know you are all very well informed on Sea of Cortez pearls.. so I will simply leave you with a bunch of photos I took. (there are hundreds more where these came from!)
Enjoy!
The first day there was a wonderful breeze and I had a great time squishing oyster guts, delighting in each and every pearl that was harvested.
It was such a treat to see Douglas, Enrique and Manuel in their "natural habitat".. they were the perfect hosts!
We walked deserted white sand beaches, visited "drinking villages with fishing problems", and spent a good amount of time in the warm water. We ate delicious smoked marlin tacos, ate way too many cookies, and enjoyed ice cream made of fresh local fruits. We played Marco Polo in the hotel pool with Douglas' daughters, and toured the market with his amazing wife Elizabeth.
We collected thousands of sea shells off the beaches, and watched stunning sunsets with the happiest families on earth, gently bobbing in the waves.. surrounded by laughter.
The farm is a BEAUTIFUL place, nestled into Bacochibampo Bay, the waters are calm and the dramatic contrast of the desert mountains on the horizon of the deep blue waters is truly something to behold.
If you have ever thought about going to visit the Sea of Cortez pearl farm.. I urge you to BOOK NOW!
It is a such a peaceful place, the people are warm and friendly and how ever long you stay will feel like it was not enough time!
It was such a joy to be there for the harvest. Such a great way to be reminded of how much work and love goes into the production of these very special pearls.
So far I have written two blog posts about our time there.... part III is still in process.
http://www.kojimapearl.com/blog/
I know you are all very well informed on Sea of Cortez pearls.. so I will simply leave you with a bunch of photos I took. (there are hundreds more where these came from!)
Enjoy!
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