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The Trip, To Watch Whales
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The Day Before
The day before, it was easy to find a whale cruise. Businesses like this were set up in several locations on the wharf. We booked tickets for the early cruise the next morning.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 12:11:54 Wednesday 20 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_1845 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Our Boat Was The Princess
Our boat was a reasonably large craft called the Princess. It had sufficient decks for watching, as well as a warm interior for escape from the cold morning.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 09:17:26 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2389 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Caroline Beat Us
The Caroline, a smaller boat from another company, beat us leaving the harbor for the ocean.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:08:24 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2410 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Spacious Deck
The Princess had a spacious deck that allowed folks to both sit and to walk past. This man walking down the deck wore an amazing shirt.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:20:06 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2516 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Boat Passed Carmel
On its way out into the Pacific Ocean, the Princess passed the city of Carmel.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:20:59 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2429 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Waves Pounded Rocks
Waves pounded the rocks lining the shore at the end of land just before the ocean.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:21:19 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2431 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Monterey Was Backdrop
Monterey was backdrop to whale watching that morning. Still misty because of moisture from departing rain storms, the hills formed a relaxing background.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:26:58 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2439 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Opposite Land Were Fishing Boats
On the other side of the Princess, opposite the land, were dozens of fishing boats busily at work at the edge of Monterey Bay.
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Folks On A Sailboat Too
Folks on a sailboat also watched whales that afternoon. Notifications of sightings were broadcast on the marine band for all to hear.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:44:57 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Terry Costales #TNT_0688 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Caroline Closed To Our Position
The Caroline boat closed to our position to get a better view of passing whales.
The Trip To Watch Whales • Monterey Bay to the Pacific Ocean • Monterey, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 8 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:45:34 Thursday 21 October 2010) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #BCY_2456 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Big Whale, Small Boat
The presence of the Caroline in the background illustrated the size of the humpback whales that were eventually seen.
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