[CINC] Condor Express Thurs.

[Kathyrn Wasden]

1000+ common dolphin (one large nursery pod --very small young about a foot
long)

4 (view personally minke) 1 more by the Captain

2 humpback (cow/calf)

 

Whales were viewed as we headed east and north of the shipping lanes (hope
that seems clear.closer to mainland).

 

We stayed with the minke a long while.considering it was a minke (I did get
a few great shots for the record), the cow/calf we visited with for about an
hour had a few flukes and breathing cycles. Long down times 10+ minutes.

 

Perfectly calm seas (see it pays to get back on the horse.my last trip was
not so great sea wise).

 

Guest from as far away as Persia, Iraq and Germany, and of course some
locals (US).

 

Brian and Shelly also served as volunteers, Matt and Tasha assisted Captain
Dave and the guests.

 

A perfect day.

 

Cheers, kat.

 

 

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