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Photo Courtesy K. Velasquez
Some days are just like that. You start your marine safari with high expectations but when something really amazing happens it takes time to truly digest the gifts that were given.
By gifts, I’m talking about whale visitation. This is more than a mugging. This is when whales come over and actually spend time with a vessel and passengers. Such was the case today. Twice, with different groups, whales came over and stayed under and around the boat, and each visitation was nearly a half hour. Startled passengers and crew ran from side-to-side, taking pictures, which was an easy feat today since these animals were in no hurry.
Why would whales approach and hang around like this? Researchers aren’t really sure. But when we are allowed precious moments such as these, why doesn’t really matter. All that matters is that they give us a tremendous gift of their time.
Are you planning on whale watching in Hawaii? Please do. Oh, you might want to grab an extra card for the camera. You may need it!
