Whale day

As usual, Nancy picked a wonderful spot for a rest day.  Our group fills up a lovely bed and breakfast, making us feel that it is our house.  This house come with a few benefits, such as great laundry service, crepes for breakfast, and a view of beluga whales swimming in the harbor.

The big adventure of the day was going out whale watching.  All sixteen of us were bundled into warm red jackets and went out in a bright yellow zodiac boat.  For most of us, it was our first ride in a zodiac, and our captain was happy to show us that his was the fastest.  More importantly, he showed us lots of whales.  We saw lots of little minkes, little only in relation to other whales, several fin whales, two humpbacks, and the most rate sighting, two blue whales.  We were told ours the first boat to see a blue whale this season!  And did you know that the blue whale's heart is bigger than a VW beetle?  I may check that one out.  It is quite a thrill to have seen the world's largest mammal, however big its heart may be. 

      We were led into Tadoussac yesterday by these signs.

  

   We were happy to have heavy jackets, as it was surprising cold on the water, especially when the           

    boat was really flying through the water.

    Happy campers!  Ziva, Al, and Margaret

    A diving humpback.

    Dinner at harbor.  Al, Sharon, Chuck, John G., and Hope.  We were fueling up in preparation for    

    tomorrow's hills.