{"id":3483,"date":"2025-12-11T19:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freefallacademy.net\/?p=3483"},"modified":"2026-03-25T22:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:24:22","slug":"recap-of-baja-odyssey-baja-showed-off-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freefallacademy.net\/es\/recap-of-baja-odyssey-baja-showed-off-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap of Baja Odyssey: Baja showed off this week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We just wrapped Baja Odyssey, and I\u2019m still buzzing<\/h2>\n

I just got back from Baja Odyssey\u2026 and I\u2019m still buzzing. Four activity days. Countless species. Moments that feel impossible to explain \u2014 but I\u2019ll try. Here\u2019s a recap of what we lived out there. Here\u2019s what makes this expedition so special.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 1 \u2013 La Ventana <\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the first hour, \u00a0we found mobula rays! They were super chill, so we slid in and ended up swimming with them for until we got tired. Then two humpback whales popped up. A pod of bottlenose dolphins right after. It honestly felt like the ocean was stacking encounters back-to-back. We fit in a freediving session too \u2014 a couple of students hit personal bests. And we wrapped the day having lunch on a quiet beach. Sun, sand, good food, good people. Solid start.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 2 \u2013 Espiritu Santo\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We headed out to the island looking for the friendliest sea lions\u2026 and wow, we found them. One little puppy completely stole the show \u2014 super curious, hugging everyone, rubbing on fins like it was his personal spa day. No one told him about \u201ckeeping distance,\u201d apparently. After a long play session, we moved to the whale shark area and got lucky with a juvenile cruising by. Not on the itinerary, but we made it happen. Another solid day.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 3 \u2013 Magbay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 3 was classic MagBay\u2026 with extra sauce. On the way out we ran into Pacific white-sided dolphins. Then we found both dynamic and static baitballs \u2014 full action \u2014 marlin and sea lions hammering the sardines. We even spotted a sailfish in the mix. More bottlenose dolphins showed up, and on our way back we had the moment of the day: a humpback whale that came out of nowhere, super close to the boat and chill, twice! Not something you see every day, which made it extra special for everyone onboard.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 4 \u2013 Magbay<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the last day everyone thought, \u201cThere\u2019s no way it can get any better\u2026\u201d We started with a hike through the sand dunes and mangroves \u2014 calm, quiet, totally different vibes. Then on our way toward the marlin area we saw a ton of birds, so we went to check it out. Huge bait ball: sea lions and skipjack tuna feasting, pelicans and shearwaters diving nonstop. And out of nowhere\u2026 two humpback whales came in. One of those lifelong-memory moments. We wrapped the day with common dolphins bow riding and a delicious goodbye dinner. Perfect ending.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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But honestly, what made this week stand out wasn\u2019t just the wildlife. It was the people. Trevor, Ran, Jeff, Rubens, Tristan and Gilad \u2014 each of you brought your own energy, humor, curiosity, and heart into this trip. You made the Odyssey what it was. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Here are a couple of beautifully written testimonials from our guests \u2014 and honestly, they made me tear up. I\u2019m incredibly grateful to share my love for the ocean, freediving, and wildlife with people, and to see how these encounters can shift something inside them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My mission has always been to help humans connect with wild animals in a deeper way \u2014 beyond a selfie or a bucket-list check. To teach their biology, their behavior, their stories\u2026 but more importantly, to show that they\u2019re individuals with personalities and emotions. They deserve respect and admiration above anything else.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re just visitors with the privilege of slipping into their world for a few minutes or hours. And that alone is something to be grateful for.<\/p>\n

Hope you enjoyed the read. With love,<\/p>\n

Valentina<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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