Sunday, May 20th
This afternoon the Orca Spirit and an intrepid group of passengers and crew headed east to False Bay on San Juan Island to catch up with J-pod. The rain showers only added to the true west coast experience, and we encountered our southern residents in a playful and inquisitive mood. In addition to a great visit with Ruffles, we also spent some time with J16 (Slick) and her family, including the new calf (J42). A highlight of the trip was a baby spyhop from the newest member of the community, but we were also treated to some pectoral slapping, tail slapping and even a breach!
This afternoon the Orca Spirit and an intrepid group of passengers and crew headed east to False Bay on San Juan Island to catch up with J-pod. The rain showers only added to the true west coast experience, and we encountered our southern residents in a playful and inquisitive mood. In addition to a great visit with Ruffles, we also spent some time with J16 (Slick) and her family, including the new calf (J42). A highlight of the trip was a baby spyhop from the newest member of the community, but we were also treated to some pectoral slapping, tail slapping and even a breach!
