Today we went to the Morua Estuary. We had talked about the place the entire trip and actually having the chance to see it live in the flesh was pretty extraordinary. This is where freshwater and seawater mix creating an oceanic river of sorts. It ends up creating a perfect place for fish nurseries, nutrient and detritus rich soil, and a great day for kayaking.
We kayaked across the estuary and all of us did pretty well! I already had experience so I was maneuvering like a pro. Of course, you wouldn't expect anything less from me. Just kidding. Not really. Along the way, we saw the many birds that fed among the marine life that lived in this estuary, as well as the oyster farms that were lined up throughout the coast of the entire body of water.
After exploring the edible pickleweed patches, we made our way back to eat at the local oyster farm restaurant. As a personal choice for me, I did not eat the oysters. They were prepared raw and that is just not my thing. Nothing against the culture, I just did not want to do it. However, I did have a manta ray taco which was still kind of weird seeing how it was my first time eating sting ray. It had a similar taste to shredded chicken with a strong hint of typical seafood flavor. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't seek it out.
It was definitely a great way to end our adventure here in Puerto Penasco. It is bittersweet because I truly had a great time, but I would also love to sleep in my own bed and experience American culture once again.
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