Whose up for kayaking?

One of these days I am going to try kayaking. It seems like a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery from a different point of view. 

I was surprised at how close the deer came to the campsites. The orange thing in the top left corner is part of a tent. I got a little closer to this deer before I spooked her.

Friday Harbor Randoms

Next time I visit I want to try this coffee shop. We didn't have enough time on this trip. I liked the font style, simple and yet interesting.

The play of sunlight.

In one of the shops there was a dog names Grace. She was so still and calm. We didn't realize she was real until we got closer.

Cat Adoption

Somehow I've managed to adopt these cute little strays. They come to my balcony twice a day demanding food. As my cat protests, I share his food with them.

Is it obvious I love animals yet?

A Snow Rabbit

 While I was enjoying this view I noticed a snow rabbit was enjoying it as well.

 One of the visitors decided to make a snow rabbit and give it a beautiful view to enjoy.

 (Taken with my GoPro)

(Taken with my GoPro)

 Looking down on Kurobe Dam. I can't believe how high up we were and this wasn't even the tallest mountain in the area.

 Such a beautiful place to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

Training at Nagoya Port Aquarium

Above this area is where you can watch the Dolphin show. But, down here you can see all the twists and turns the dolphins maneuver at very high speeds.

I don't know why, but most of the time the dolphins were swimming upside down. Maybe it makes it easier for them to jump out of the water?

See, all upside down....

The lone ranger

 I know these are Beluga Whales, but the baby was cute. You know it's spring when babies have been born recently at the aquarium or zoo.

Hey, mom! Wait for me!

Baby Orca and Child

This is my friend's daughter and the baby Orca was very interested in her. The baby kept coming up to her and it seemed like he/she wanted to play with her.

I swear they are making eye contact in this photo.

I wonder what the baby Orca thinks when he/she sees all of us people staring at them with our mouths open.

Look A-chan!

Say hello!

 Swimming with mom and dad.

Baby Orca at the Aquarium

I went to the Nagoya Port Aquarium with a friend of mine who has a 2 year old daughter. We thought it would be fun for her, but it turned out to be more fun for us. I guess having a child gives adults an excuse to go the aquarium!

A baby Orca had been born to the Pod at this aquarium.

So cute! Although, I do feel a little bad that he or she will be living at this aquarium for the rest of his/her life. Hmmm, I wonder if there is a better way to teach kids about marine life without taking them away from their home or destroying their environment.....Unfortunately, I have no answers. All I can do is share the joy this Orca pod brought to the families visiting.

This baby Orca liked to spin in the water. Such a playful Orca!

Feeding time!