Houston Once again facing her fears in dense fog and storms at sea she discovers the Pacific Coast is anything but "a pacified ocean"  The local fishermen and people of the West coast turn out to be charming and the prolific wildlife surprising. Chapter Eleven The Sea of Cortez, Bays & islands of Baja, Mexico "You must take your chance" William Shakespeare Julie describes the scenery, the wildlife and the local Mexican fishermen in a way that brings it to life. About the author: Born in Leicester, England, the middle of three daughters, Julie studied Business and Marketing at College and quickly moved upwards in her career in Product Marketing in the U.K.  She succeeded early in her profession and enjoyed the international travel and perks that came with the job.  When she decided to change her life in 1998 and travel around the world to live her dream, she eschewed all the traditional values of consumerism and learnt a different way of life. She has visited over 35 countries and lived in South Africa, East Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada and of course, England.  She has just become a permanent resident in Canada and lives in Victoria, B.C. with her Canadian husband Greg.