The press reported a large sighting or Orcas and whales in Monterey Bay because of vast numbers of sardines and seal lions. Hoping to see these gallant giants we drove of in search of but despite our hopeful ways, none were spotted. No whales were apparently spotted by anyone today reminding me that the media can blow up an occurrence as something commonplace. Perhaps next time.
Just the same it was good to get out for a drive together. The coast, weather, views were beautiful today and although we actually got the boys to dress in layers, it was not cold. Entering Point Lobos Reserve, we parked and hiked to a where we could see the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, basking seal lions and surrounded by sun, blue water on a cool, sweet Sunday.
Also a good opportunity to justify the use of our family membership at the Aquarium which arriving at 3:40 (close at 5p) we find the place to be large unpopulated and thereby very enjoyable. Reminds of when we would visit Eva, our named great white shark at opening or at closing, before the crowds stifle and the noise and strobe of camera flashes irritate. Today, room to breathe and enjoy.
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| I tried to make these photos interesting! |
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Using a Nikon X40 underwater lens, we....here's a photo of what we didn't see today
(photo by Charles Flip Nicklin) |
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| What we did see was really cool, and this was the big finish before the drive home. Accustomed to only seeing these guys in hiding tucked in a corner of a tank, to see one exploring was splendid |
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| Still likes his folks |
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| Something Dexter saw through the viewfinder made him laugh and grossed him out at the same time |
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