Kaikoura is mainly known for its whale and dolphin activity (not to mention the seals), due to the very unique ocean topography of the coast. Not far off of the coastline, the depth drops off pretty severely which creates a unique feeding environment for whales, sperm whales in particular. It is truly awe-inspiring, words cannot describe really, to be that close to one of the largest mammals in the world. One is only able to view a sperm whale on the surface of the water during the 10 or so minutes that they come up to breathe after a period of 1-2 hours of diving~amazing!!! I tried to capture the classic whale blow hole event. I took so many photos trying to capture one good shot--I spared you, believe me. We were also graced with a huge school of dusky dolphins, known as the acrobats of the ocean. I should have taken video instead of fruitlessly trying to capture a photo of the magic we witnessed.
wow! what an ocean dance to remember soooo beautiful and close! glorious! wish i was there!x0x
ReplyDeleteHI TERRY AND ERIN, THANKS FOR THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND IMAGES - RIGHT ON FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. WE TOO WISH WE WERE THERE WITH YOU - HOWEVER, NO WAY WE COULD DO A FRACTION OF THOSE ATHLETIC ADVENTURES. SO GLAD YOU BOTH ARE DOING THIS WHILE YOU ARE STILL YOUNG. HOPE YOU PLAN TO DO A BOOK WHEN YOU RETURN. I REALLY WANT TO SEE BOTH OF YOU THIS YEAR - DON'T KNOW WHEN OR WHERE, BUT WILL WORK ON MAKING THAT HAPPEN. LOVE AND HUGS, MOM
ReplyDeletePS: BIG THANKS FROM DAD (aka Tom)