Today we headed out into Samana Bay to go whale waiting watching. Samana Bay is where humpback whales come to give birth each spring.
We headed out at about 9am and spent nearly three hours on the water. We saw a few whales spouting, and a couple breaching in the distance, but nothing incredible up close. The whales are HUGE, but do not “perform” just because there is a boat nearby. Our tour guide said that we would do a lot of whale waiting, and he was right!
After the hours spent watching the whales, we headed for Cayo Levantado for lunch and some swimming. Although it was nice to see the island, after spending three hours there yesterday, we were ready to leave as soon as we finished lunch.
Tonight we are going to take it easy as the waves and sun have tired us out. Tomorrow we are going to hire a minbus, and along with two other couples, tour the Samana Pennisula. We have been told by other hotel guests that this is the best way to get a sense of what life is really like in this region.
Ahh Whale waiting. Isn’t it grand?
At least you weren’t in sub-zero temperatures in fog so thick you couldn’t see the water 2 ft. away. Not that I am complaining or anything.
I am really enjoying the updates, keep it up!