There is a small sign, just above high water line, that indicates, “the most beautiful hike in all the islands.” It is 2 km and takes more than 2 hours according to the sign. We started out on a small foot path and picked our way over rocks and some clear spaces, looking at all the vegetation and critters. Eventually we hiked up an arroyo, though not sure it was the intended path. We spent two hours scouring with our eyes the delicate and complex landscape. At sea level plants are in bloom, the same shrubs 100 feet higher, just beginning. There was much activity from bumble bees, butterflies, birds, lizards and chipmunks. And the cactus are beginning to bloom. Birding was a treat as we identified Ladder-backed Woodpeckers (who live in holes in the cactus), Verdin, a bright yellow head with slight red stripe on wing, either a Vermilion Flycatcher or most magnificent House Wren!!!, and a very handsome Black-throated Sparrow. Interestingly, in this desert community, any movement is easily noticed. So, I guess, what we saw, didn’t care if we were there. A morning walk in this Baja Island Desert reflects a lushness not usually identified with desert.