Awesome (something which inspires awe) and Momentous (of great importance or significance)
These are the two words Lola used to describe her experience.
For as long as I remember, swimming with dolphins is something Lola (11yo) has always wanted to do and she finally got her chance here at Baird Bay. Though I think it was the sea lions that stole her heart and the show......
Although I didn't swim (someone had to take photos, and it was a bit cold in the morning), it was just as awesome being on the boat and so close to these wonderful, majestic creatures.
Starting at 9am, wetsuit and snorkel fitted, we head out into the bay and find a colony of sea lions bathing in the sun. They clearly didn't feel like swimming yet, so we headed out into deeper waters to find the dolphins.
And find the dolphins we did - flying across the waters chasing fish, they move like lightning when they want to. The swimmers jump in the water and enjoy the experience of sharing the dolphins life....swimming, playing and skipping away. Not quite as warm and friendly as the sea lions, the dolphins were happy to be admired by the fellow swimmers, but did not engage in any real interactions.
The sea lions however, in particular one young girl, was happy to play....Lola bounced above and below the water in time with her new friend, and even got a kiss on the hand when she held it out. Amazing!
I think herface sums up her day ..... though exhausted. Couldn't resist ending with a little sea lion porn pic.
