October 2, 2006

This morning, we headed out into the Strait of Juan De Fuca in gorgeous sunny water and calm seas. We encountered a humpback whale just east of Race Rocks and watched as the massive animal as it swam gracefully. After viewing the humpback, we traveled west in search of more humpbacks and hopefully some orcas. Although we were shut out in the orca department this morning, it was still a spectacular day. We stopped in Whirl Bay as what appeared to be close to a hundred turkey vultures soared overhead, awaiting the perfect thermal to carry them across the strait. Another spectacular autumn visit to Race Rocks to view the sea lions made another great morning of whale watching complete.