[CINC] Beyond description CX 7/22

[Mr Zalophus]

As reported so aptly and concisely by Deb, the Humpback that ran amok and
other shots are now posted for your viewing and educational enjoyment:

http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2010-07-22-SB-Channel

It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it...

Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day.
Bob Perry
Condor Express

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 8:59 AM, Deborah Lee Clark <
miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  16 Humpbacks
> 17 Blues
>
> Yesterday's trip aboard the Condor Express defies description-too many
> superlatives to begin the list.  The short of it is 16 Humpbacks and 17
> Blues up close and personal with many more in the distance.  One humpback
> entertained us with too many of the following to count:  breaches, tail
> lobs, chin slaps, peck slaps, tail flukes and similar antics for over a half
> an hour when we had to head back home.  Even Captain Mat was astounded!
> All wished we had had more time since the fun was still going on when we
> departed.
> 100 passengers from England, the Netherlands, Germany, Las Vegas, the
> Atlantic coast just to mention a few.  Some had seen spouts in the distance
> before and one gentleman from the Netherlands researched the trip for three
> months hoping only to get a glimpse of a cetacean.  His delight was shared
> by all.
> Thanks for CINCers Ginny Fischer and PID Carolyn McCleskey along with Capt.
> Mat, Dennis, Jacques and Bob Perry who promises some astounding photos.
>
> Deb Clark
>
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