[CINC] 10/20,Thursday on SCI

[Carolyn McCleskey]

An overcast, foggy day didn't deter a diverse group of hikers from enjoying a hike to Potato Harbor, led by Bob Holm.  On the way to Scorpion, a massive feeding frenzy of 500 dolphins, pelicans, cormorants, gulls and 2 Humpbacks (who fluked many times) thrilled the passengers, especially an 8 year old girl who had wished for "just one dolphin" before the trip.  Capt. Anthony spent some time making  sure all had great views of the whales before resuming our trip.
Tagging along on the guided hike, I especially enjoyed a family from Massachusetts with 8yr old triplets, 2 boys and a girl, who were coached before the trip to prepare for any emergency. Each carried backpacks full of survival items, in case they were stranded !  When grandma skinned her knee, two of the kids ably cleaned and bandaged her scrapes, and all listened intently to Bob's interp. and asked many questions about the wildlife, bugs and lizards.  
Showing the value of thorough home schooling, they each left with a Jr. Ranger
book to complete.  When Mom asked her daughter what she liked the most about
the trip, she replied " There are no words to describe how wonderful this day has
been!"  and each came and personally thanked Bob and me for the day.

Leaving Scorpion at 5pm, we were treated to a huge pod of commons with many

football size babies, all leaping and flying above the water to catch up with the

boat, another thrill for all, including a school group from S.B.

This is the kind of day we treasure as volunteers,
Carolyn
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