They are so majestic.

This Winter we went out whale watching.

I had never done it before.

We got on the excursion boat, and the captain

oriented us to the rules of the sea.  That was

mainly what we were allowed to do on the deck

and not do, and also where the latrines were

located down these steep stairs.  he also went

over some pretty strict rules about alcohol–

these were of course unnecessary for us since

we don’t drink.

Then we headed out to sea.  I had taken dramanine

but that was because I was anticipating something

rougher than it was, and also because in the past

being on a boat of any kind has not agreed with me.

The water was calm. 

The sun was setting.

It was glorious.

Then we got to where we were going offshore

and the boat just sat.

Slowly we started to see whales coming up

to the surface. It was so magical.

I wish I had taken pictures.  I had my digital

camera but was so in the moment that I

didn’t take any photos.

Then the whales started to spout.  Wow.

First a baby did it, and then the parent.

Wow!  This wasn’t on TV or in a movie.

We were watching it in real life.

From now on it is my intention to do 

whatever I can to save this clan of

animals.  They are just spectacular

and deserve our friendship.