We encountered some kayakers in the open sea - they were close to shore, but still far enough out that they were in danger of encountering whales. Not so smart, considering this happened last week.
Not so smart kayakers
Our first sighting.... a glimpse of things to come:
And then we were surrounded by these giant, gentle creatures.
Now - they are heading toward the boat we are on..
I left the people in the photo so you could get an idea of how close these humpbacks were.
And then they were gone. There is a smooth spot in the water showing where they dived.
And then they came back. This is about five minutes later. Our tour guid said there were about 10 in the herd that surrounded us. Humpbacks are solitary creatures, but sometimes come together to feed.
Here's a video I took toward the end of the day. They kept on and kept on and kept on.....
Earlier this week I went to see Number One Son's band students perform a few songs and then went to a jazz performance of his own. It was a fabulous night. I am ever grateful to #1 Daughter-in-Law for letting me invade her home for the evening. Thanks for making me feel comfortable and welcome!
On the 2 1/2 hour drive, I snapped a few photos. Literally point and shoot. There was no aiming, no focusing. The clouds were incredible and I was hoping to get a few good shots.
The corn is already knee high. No need to wait until the 4th of July!
Pacheco Pass - The reservoir is LOW. And it's only May!
