I went out today with a friend to see the Grey Whales up close. There is a Blue Whale nearby – but we did not see him today. . . .

I didn’t get very many great shots- She, DD, surfaced quite a few times right near us. This is the top of her Fluke or Tail. I was a little busy loosing my breakfast overboard. . . . I have never been seasick before – I couldn’t believe it hit today! I did get a few shots – and a couple of videos. DD showed the rest of the group her fluke several times and stayed really near to the Zodiac.

Ridge of DD’s back. Below is our fun little Zodiac Whale Research Vessel. Our Biologist, Carrie, was really really a great teacher. She showed us the differences between the Sea Lions and the Seals, named all of the birds for us, gave us a fun class on the local resident whales, and was perky and fun to be with! I’m feeling a bit sorry for her deck hand. I think he’s cleaning up my spittle from loosing my breakfast. I was queasy when we left the harbor and then had a horrid episode out in the water when the Whale was there. I hope he likes Oatmeal and Peanut Butter.

Here is a little video of our day – it is under 4 minutes long –

DD is a grey whale sorry for the typos saying she is a humpback! I forgot to mention a new life list bird Sooty Shearwater!