This morning started early; we got to the Dolphin place at 7:30 am and took off on the boat at 8:00am. Looking at this photo, can you guess which one of us swam with the dolphins? This experience was AMAZING! The dolphins were bottlenose dolphins. VERY big! Kenn got in and out of the boat four times to swim. The first time, about 6-8 dolphins swam under him. Two swims later, one swam by. Last swim, about 5-6 separately. Each time, he could almost reach out and touch them. AWESOME! Then, everyone got back on the boat with Lynda and the boat glided down the strait and, no kidding, we would entertained by about 60-70 dolphins. Some were right next to or in front of the boat. Some so close that when they blew out their blowholes, the spray hit our faces. Jacques Cousteau never had it so good! See pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27117889@N08/?saved=1 We also hope to upload two short dolphin movies Lynda took when we get home. Stay tuned!
This afternoon, we went tramping on the Victoria Domain tracks for about 2 and a half hours (don’t we sound just like Kiwis?!). And we did all of that without a bottle of water (don’t we sound like stupid tourists!). We then went and soaked our feet in the harbor water because they hurt so damn much! We are light-weights!
After cooling off, we walked around the main street, looked at shops, and treated ourselves to chocolate-dipped, Hokey Pokey ice cream cones. You have not lived until you have tried Hokey Pokey, a NZ candy that tastes somewhat like the top of crème brule (sp?). It has a bit of a honeycomb texture, but not as airy. They make cookies, candy, syrups, and ice creams with this chunkie goodness. Not that we have tried each of those before….several times!
We now just finished dinner. We got a bottle of NZ champagne, cold cuts, cheeses, grapes, hummus, and crackers and ate out on our balcony looking at the harbor, the intercoastal ferry that leaves from Picton (to Wellington) and, a few minutes ago, dolphins jumping out of the water. Ask us again if we want to come home.
This afternoon, we went tramping on the Victoria Domain tracks for about 2 and a half hours (don’t we sound just like Kiwis?!). And we did all of that without a bottle of water (don’t we sound like stupid tourists!). We then went and soaked our feet in the harbor water because they hurt so damn much! We are light-weights!
After cooling off, we walked around the main street, looked at shops, and treated ourselves to chocolate-dipped, Hokey Pokey ice cream cones. You have not lived until you have tried Hokey Pokey, a NZ candy that tastes somewhat like the top of crème brule (sp?). It has a bit of a honeycomb texture, but not as airy. They make cookies, candy, syrups, and ice creams with this chunkie goodness. Not that we have tried each of those before….several times!
We now just finished dinner. We got a bottle of NZ champagne, cold cuts, cheeses, grapes, hummus, and crackers and ate out on our balcony looking at the harbor, the intercoastal ferry that leaves from Picton (to Wellington) and, a few minutes ago, dolphins jumping out of the water. Ask us again if we want to come home.
Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteWe had lots of fun reading your blog
ReplyDeleteFrom here in Oregon in the wet fog
It felt like we were right there with you
When everyday your pictures we would view
We can't wait for you to get back
And see you in August with the entire pack
Wow you guys! Im so excited for you!! It just sounds like you have had the greatest adventures ever!! Im so glad you were able to swim with the dolphins Dadd! I second Aunt Nancy, I cant wait to see ALL the pictures and hear more about everything in August!
ReplyDeleteI love you guys, Im sorry you have to come home already! (but really Im excited!)
LOVE YOU~yfd