Pulling the rigging to lift the sailsThe weather in Paihia has been windy and overcast and really a bit chilly this morning. However this didn't deter me from another attempt at swimming with the dolphins. I'm hooked on this experience! I joined a tour on a sail boat that took us into the Bay of Islands for a full day of swimming, snorkling and hiking on the largest island in the bay. The weather didn't participate all morning. It was very breezy, cold and raining. Only two brave folks snorkled and a few hiked. It was a lot like being at the Oregon beach, except the water is much blue-er and not bitter cold. After our stopover at the island we had a BBQ lunch on the boat before slowly making our way back.
On the return trip the weather broke, sun came out to play and so did a pot of bottle nose dolphins. They had a baby with them so we were unable to swim, but boy did they put on a show for us. Swimming right up to the boat and jumping and diving. I love these creatures and can't get enough of them!
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