Gidget was recognized for her fine work in the Social Studies area, apparently she has been turning in some pretty amazing projects. That was Friday, at an assembly at her elementary school. The real award came on Saturday, courtesy of Renown Tours (click on the title of this post to go to their website.)
Casmir and her buddy, Ray were treated to a great tour of the sparkling blue-green Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjord National Park waters aboard the M/V Keet. A quick boat, with a smooth ride, "normal" bathrooms, and an endless buffet of food...which included Gidget's favorites strawberries and peeled shrimp.
The focus of the tour was the over 20,000 California Gray whales who were making their annual 12,000 mile grand circle tour of Alaska - from Baja California to their summer feeding waters in the Bering Sea. Gray Whales travel by "line of sight," which keeps them very close to the coastline. The tour lasted about four hours and took us 60 miles roundtrip.
Somehow Ray and Casmir managed to snag three pairs of binoculars and window seats. Gray whales they saw, flukes and all - several pods. Also found a couple of humpback whales who were happy to wave their tales for them. And lots of Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, marine birds, and several mountain goats. And bunkers from WWII and glaciers galore.
A great way to break out for spring, would highly recommend it!
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