Well were up early because of crows and because were heading out whale watching this morning for 3-4 hours. Best of all it’s in a little Zodiac 12 persons boat. We should get up close and personal with the grey whales. Oh, and after that were heading on a float plane to the island from above. Which should be a thrill in it’s self! Last night we had supper in a seafood restaurant in Tofino. The crab was oh so delicious!! Then it was a 30 minute ride in the dark back to Ucluelet where were camped again tonight. Oh so much fun!!
Well the day was more than we expected. After a ride in the fog to Tofino in 14 degree weather, we suited up in floatation gear and headed out to sea for some adventure. First we spotted a grey whale weighing 25 ton. Diving and coming up beside our boat spouting and diving down again to feed off the bottom.It eats 18 hours a day and when it comes up it has over a ton of sand to sift through for it food. It was amazing! Next we went into a little cove to see star fish lining the rocks and then on to another island to watch sea otters sun tanning and swimming around the boat. We then carried on to another island to see Stellar Sea Lions. They were huge and sunning on the rocks. Unbelievable to be 30 feet from them. On our way back to dock a bald eagle sat 30 ft above us in a tree eating. The trip was spectacular. Next after a quick snack we went down to Tofino Air for a 30 min. float plane ride over the area. The sun came out and the views were amazing. Best part of our trip so far. Flying 500 ft above the ocean and just over the tree line made for some awesome scenery. Salmon hatcheries, oyster beds, and glacier peaks were only a few of the views.Lunch consisted of fresh halibut and fries and then on for a walk thru the rain forest to the beach. Mike napped on the beach while I searched for shells and walked in the water. We rode on to Long Beach and watched surfers and the waves before riding back to our camp in Ucluelet. Enjoying a few beers and relaxation before another seafood supper. There will be a campfire later. The perfect day!!! On to Victoria tomorrow to meet up with Lynn and Randy for a few days.
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