WHALE WATCHING

We booked the evening whale tour and boarded our tall ship at 4:30 pm after first getting the necessary pirate gear for Owen.

He was ready to play the part and search for treasures.

These were two of the marine biologists on board who were very helpful, informative and just great with the kids.

First job was face painting and every pirate needs a few scars on his face.

Searching for enemy pirates or whales close to the boat.

It didn't take long to find them. We were soon spotting Finback whales (second largest species on earth) and Minke whales as we sailed out into the mouth of Fundy Bay. We drifted for a while watching and listening to these magnificent creatures break the surface and breath before diving again. Owen was delighted to be so close to actually hear them breath.

The evening was cool but Owen soon had a friend to share a cup of soup with. A new friend makes any trip better.

Part Two Tomorrow