After spending a restful evening in La Paz we set sail for adventure and Isla Espiritu Santo. Our introduction to Baja California started with a refreshing snorkel. Colorful fish were sprinkled liberally about the coral heads. For the afternoon, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and our own two feet became vehicles of exploration. We met the denizens of the desert who not only survive but thrive in this seemingly inhospitable landscape. And we came across the cardón cactus, the iconic symbol of stoicism in this desert environment.