[CINC] Whale-watching Double Dolphin, Saturday April 20

[Maria G. Ornelas]

Hi Naturalists,

1 very elusive Gray Whale
few Sea lions both on buoy and in water

Double Dolphin under Captain Michael's helm (Kara as 1st mate), and  
myself,  hosted 49 passengers from near (SLO, L.A., Chicago), and far  
(Germany, Sweden). We saw Brown Pelicans and Sea Lions as we left the  
harbor. It is always so much fun to ride on the DD. Many young human  
ones were happily getting wet. The day was windy but sunny and warm.  
We coasted along and spotted shy Grays at a distance a couple of  
times, but the only one I logged-in was in the kelp forest near the  
Light house, since it was seen by many, including the captain. No  
whales was an opportunity for me to talk to small groups of passengers  
about these awesome, mesmerizing animals, their amazing migration  
journey, and their habitats both in the cold, icy north, and warm  
southern lagoons of Baja California. The day was gorgeous and the  
people were friendly and inquisitive. The Captain asked for a show of  
hands indicating they had not seen the Gray surface. Many raised their  
hand, but at the end of the trip, all were given "rain" coupons for  
another day. That was a nice gesture and the passengers appreciated  
it. We all left the boat feeling relaxed and happy after a wonderful  
few hours out in the SB Channel.

Maria G. Ornelas
maria at rasnowpeak.com

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