Shelley: Dramamine?
John: No thanks. I’m not worried about getting sea sick, I’m worried about being swallowed by a whale.
Shelley: Ah ha! That’s why they gave us these wrist bands, so they can identify our remains when they open up Moby Dick.
John: Great. Thanks for saying that. Exactly what I want to hear while we’re in the birthing waters of the grey whales, which, by the way, are over three times the size of this boat.
Shelley: I have something to tell you that will help you relax.
John: What?
Shelley: After listening to “Ted Talks” I’ve decided that my New Year’s resolution is,
“To be even more compassionate, more giving, to look out for others before I look out for myself.”
John: Does that mean you’ll risk your life to save me from being eaten by a whale?
Shelley: Absolutely.
John: I do feel better. Come here.
John and Shelley: Mwahhhhhh!!
Boatman: Bella cola!
Shelley: But not before I take the perfect picture.
Grey Whale tour with KUYIMA Tours, LAGUNA SAN IGNACIO, Baja California
Bella Colla, San Ignacio La Laguna, Baja, Mexico
Last one, promise
And Baja RV campsites info…
Rice and Beans RV Park, San Ignacio, Baja, full hook up, $250 pesos, mehhh
Santispec, Bahia Concepcion, Baja, California, $100 pesos, dry camping, bonus- loud, 1980’s music, every night….
January 3rd, 2015, 133 days on the road
Shelley and John, you’re volunteer travel reporters for “The Comox Valley Echo” signing off from Loretto.
Honey Did you See That? 
Love you Guys! Always make me laugh out loud!
Safe travels.
Happy New Year!
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How exciting! I’d be so drowsy on Dramamine, that I would have missed the whale. I get that sea-sick.
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I hear you. I took two to be safe. Was actually a beautiful day. For the record I drove home!
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Stunning gallery… What a marvelous experience, Shelley. Thanks for sharing and all the best to you and yours. Aquileana 😀
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Thanks so much for the thumbs up. Thank God John didn’t need saving. Was touch and go for a moment as the whale swam under the boat. WT??? Have a great year.
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Seriously, it was called Rice & Beans RV Park? Great shots, as always. 🙂
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It was, I swear, and for the record their restaurant was way way overpriced. Thanks. It was quite a day out there.
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WOW!!! Incredible pics! Thanks for sharing them, I feel like I was with you. Happy New Year to you and your familia! 🙂
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Thanks. It was hard to concentrate, save John or the shots. But it all worked out! 🙂 Back at you. Have the kids flown?
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Gosh, those babies were pretty close, well survived then!!! 🐝
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Were they ever. I think we should repeat the trip on the way home because the whales are friendlier after giving birth. John is thinking about this. 🙂
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Wow!!! That is something you will never forget. (And the whales were almost as good as the nightly loud ’80s music.) 😈
Happy New Year hugs.
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Back at you. We are thinking about taking another trip on our return. Apparently they will come up to the boat with their babies. Tonight I’ll be starting your book. YAY!
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Oh yes, those WERE the perfect pictures!!!
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Thanks. John was pleased that I didn’t have to save him too. 🙂
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Fantastic pictures.
Have a good one,
Pit
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Awww thanks. I told John to sit back and be safe. Didn’t want to take any chances! I kid. 🙂
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Beautiful creatures! (The whales—you guys too, of course. haha)
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Awww thanks Deb. What an amazing day!
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I love your New Year’s resolution, “even more compassionate…”! 🙂
Those pics of the whale are unbelievable, and so close!!!! Fab photography skills, girl!
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Ha! Ha! Ha! You’re the only one who caught that… beside’s John. He was nervous the entire time. 🙂 Thanks for the kudos on the pic’s. Had a camera lesson last night with Andrew. He gave up on me.
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By the way, I meant to ask, what is Bella Cola? Is that what the guide calls that particular whale, or does that mean pretty whale? Not familiar with that particular Spanish phrase. 😉
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Beautiful tail. I wasn’t sure what he said either so I kept hammering in english phrases of what I thought he said until this one came up. So windy here today. We biked (pedal) into it. Great work out.
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Ah, good plan and thank you!
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Cool photos!
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Hey! Thanks. Happy New Year!
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Shelley those photos are astounding! Love the narrative. So funny. Happy travels to both of you.
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Why thanks very much. Am off to teach myself how to change my aperture. Not even sure what that means!
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Great photos! Your sign off made me smile. When Bill and I talk on the phone we always end with ‘Mwahhhhhh’ 🙂
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Aawwwww Mwahhhhhh! for the thumbs up! 🙂
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