In keeping with the theme for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics ,''DO YOU BELIEVE", well we certainly do !! We struck Gold, Silver AND Bronze today on the 1pm wildlife trip. Our intrepid Skipper Mark, 'Mallard' just knew where to locate those illusive whales after a morning phone-tip! We headed east and then north up Haro Strait once out of the harbour. It was a picture perfect day. We encountered a large resting group of 'Orca ' off Prevost Island, in Swanson Channel. The lighting conditions were awesome. We could see each and every misty 'blow' of the whales. It was an ethereal experience. J Pod was there and a few members of K pod. These are the fish eating Resident, Killer Whales that are not often seen in the winter months. We watched in awe as they travelled slowly passed and out of reach on their way north. Our return trip added more excitement as we passed Island View Beach. Suddenly more misty, '' blows '' were seen by our keen eyed, and very knowledgeable Skipper. The big male, L 41, affectionately known as ' Mega ', was ID first so we knew we had some members of L Pod, traveling south. We hadn't seen these whales since the Fall. There was so much excitement on board. What a thrill of a lifetime for our international guests from Australia, Holland, South Africa and Victoria BC. This adventure was all about ''The Spirit of BC '', and WOW what a trip it was!Marie, Orca-Magic
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