There aren't enough exclamation points to explain the fun we had swimming with the Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura. It was amazing.
There were 600 dolphin... SIX HUNDRED!!!
We all sat at the back of the boat and when the captain blew the horn we all slid off into the water surrounded by dolphin. We would swim for about 10 minutes and then get back into the boat to drive to the next big group. They were everywhere.
At some points you would be surrounded by about 10 at one time. In front, underneath, to the side. To get their attention we were supposed to sing or squeak or just make some noise. It really worked and they would look at you and then if you wanted to play with them you could swim in circles and they would follow you around and around. Well actually we were following them around. They are so fast it got tiring after about a minute of swimming around.
What an experience!
Our last one in New Zealand. We had to say goodbye to the lovely country today. There were a few tears when we had to give up our car and try to stuff all the stuff we acquired into our already stuffed bags. ha. lots of stuff :) Oh but get this... the lady that we turned the car back to... LIVES IN FLAGLER BEACH. Wow. She is from New Zealand and was just back for a little bit visiting her mom, but she has lived in Flagler beach for like 10 years. Small small world!
So now... AUSTRALIA IT IS! The last stop on this amazing journey.
We are in Sydney now. Planning on climbing the Sydney bridge tomorrow. More adventure awaits.
Of all the AMAZING things you have done, this one makes me the most jealous. Seriously I love dolphins and I can't believe you were surrounded by so many of them! Lan and Suzy, you guys have had such awesome adventures so far, I love hearing about just a few of them on here :) I can't wait to see all your pictures when you get home!!
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