| This year we went out on the Dana Pride. This large ship was
very comfortable, with lots of rail space for the Scouts, parents, and
siblings to see from, and an equally large galley to rest and get out of
the cool breeze in. So we headed out into the open waters off the
beautiful California coastline, everyone aboard hoping we would see more
whales than we did last year. |
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| Our first stop, as always, was at the sea lion buoy. This
great creatures were soaking up the sun and barking the afternoon away
as we cruised slowly by. The bull was kind enough to wave at us...
a trick that many of us had never seen a bull sea lion do before. The
sea lions in the water weren't too terribly playful this particular
afternoon, so we snapped a couple pictures and headed out to sea in
search of whales. |
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| Some of the Scouts quickly learned that despite being on a big ship,
well above the waterline, the waves and splash come easily high enough
to give a good soaking. In the end though, we saw no whales this trip.
We did get to spend a lot of time surrounded by a pod of playful
dolphins that jumped and raced all around us. And heck, and time
we can spend a sunny day at the beach with Scouts, friends, and
family... well, that is just a great day with or without whales. |
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