[CINC] Condor Express July 9, 2013

[A ROSE MESSINA]

Sightings:
2 Mola Mola
3500 Common  Dolphins
15 Humpbacks, many more in the distance

We got a great viewing of a Mola Mola early in the trip.  Many people were feeling the effects of the sea, but soon Captain Mat began a commentary pointing out the many spouts in the distance.  It was rough-going for a bit, but once we came upon the whales, dolphins, gulls sooty shearwaters and pelicans, most people made an amazing recovery.   Some humpbacks were busy feeding, but later we encountered some who were willing to display their usual antics.   We saw tail throws, pec slaps, lunge feeding, close encounters, many whiffs of whale breath!  Everyone agreed it was an amazing day!

Happy passengers were from Chicago, Indiana, California, Denmark, France, Belgium,

Thanks to Captains Mat & Dave & crew for a wonderful day. 

Rose Messina, Rae Emmett, Naturalists
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