tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Actually, the whales came to us. Back on February 25, we left for Guerrero Negro, Mexico, which is on the Baha peninsula in Mexico. We spent about weeks down there on a whale watching tour. Our stay involved living in thin, plywood Quonset huts (some guests preferred to stay in tents) which were actually quite comfortable despite the cool temperatures that averaged about 57f during the day (about -100c for our metric friends).

I have to tell you... It was an absolutely amazing experience! Even though we were looking forward to the trip for several months, Neither my wife nor myself expected such intensity and excitement.

We stayed right on the edge of a vast lagoon which is the mating and birthing place of the Grey Whale. These are baleen whales which grow to about 49 feet in length and can weigh up to about 44 tons ( I have no idea what the metric equivalent is). The also have a heart shaped, 2 nostril blow hole which I understand to be rather unique amongst whales.

We went out twice a day deep into the lagoon and had at it with the whales. They would come right up to our boats and even allow us to pet them. Some people actually kissed them. Most of us were just as happy photographing and filming them.

So, with that being said, Enjoy! I will probably add a couple of more posts of our trip. I will try not to bore you.

I called this one "Nostrildamus".

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Just a shot of how close they came to our boats.

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My wife is on the right holding the stupid phone.

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I just thought this photo was kind of neat. I think I'm in there, somewhere.

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My wife (in blue) and another lady getting snotted on with a direct hit. "See the rainbow! Taste the rainbow!"

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As I stated in my diatribe, they appeared to be just as curious of us.

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I thought that this phot was pretty cool, also.

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The End.

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Neat set!

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Thanks!

lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.

that is the coolest

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

When barnacles are able grow on you, I tend to think of whales like a tugboat and barges; big, heavy, leisurely acceleration, takes 40 acres to get turned around and forever to get stopped. In fact, with the exception of the barnacles, I know a guy just like that.

Great shots! Probably something you won’t forget.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

What a great adventure! Thanks for sharing it.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wonderful. Great fun.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

good Whale Tail

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great set!!! Tom

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Nice close shots!

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

👍👍

rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

Fantastic set and experience.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Awesome set Tom.

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Wow! Thank you!

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

That's pretty cool. I never thought of them that way. Thank you! Yes, it was truly an amazing experience. No way will we ever forget it.