Thursday, 9/24 10:00 AM
Well, I did! Was in the water with the whales and it was amazing. What an incredible afternoon. Beautiful, warm, sunny day. Seas a bit choppy, but otherwise perfect.
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| Me in the wet suit and vest. |
We were 9 folks, one not snorkeling, 4 on one side, 5 the other. Everyone had a great view for the entire trip. My side did much better when in the water with the whales, actually had them swimming by and over us. Could hear them under water and feel the movement when they went by. The other side seemed more confused once they got in the water, they would look to the right while we kept telling them to look left. Funny how all of us on my side felt like the "winning team"
The water wasn't cold, the wet suit helped, but my hand, face and feet were fine. Sliding off the boat into the water was easy and needed to be done instantly when we stopped, so no time to hesitate that it might be cold. Very choppy and tiring to swim or even just stay in place.
The real shock was trying to get back into the Zodiac, the first rung on the ladder was about mid thigh, it was a struggle pulling all of me up; by that time I was also quite winded and tired from swimming. But, without any grace I made.
Did two swims then decided that was it for me. Felt a bit embarrassed until the young man next to me quit after three, then I thought "not to bad for this old lady." Slept very soundly last night at the most charming B & B.
Am off to tour the Mabou area, thank you W & I for telling me to come here. Will look for some local artisans, back for an afternoon nap and then off to the Distillery (single malt and music, who could ask for more!) for supper. I think I am in love with Cape Breton.
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