An Early Christmas Gift

Christmas came early last week. Three humpbacks showed up in Arthur Harbor two days later. We were able to get out in the zodiacs to get a closer (but not too close) look. The whales caught site of us and decided to do some people watching. They were friendly and inquisitive. It's amazing to see such huge and beautiful creatures up close in the wild.

Checking us out.

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Checking out the boat.

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Size perspective.

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Big tail.

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Right before they left, one swam under the boat and turned its belly up to us. Then it rolled back and forth with its fins waving in the water.

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A wave goodbye.

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"L" is for I Love Whales.

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Thank you to Rebecca Shoop and Stacie Murray for use of their photos.