Ready for whales

Up and at 'em

Early morning on the sound.

Waiting for the ferry to land in Sointula.

Goodbye, Sointula and Malcolm Island. We had a wonderful, albeit brief, stay with you.

Great morning on the sound. 

Back on the big island.

Good night

Orca rubbing

A march through the forest.

Interesting beach.

This is one of the few known spots in the world where orcas swim ashore and rub their bellies on the smooth rocks. Evidently, it's a rare sight, and we weren't so lucky.

 

Sointula, Malcolm Island

Funky little room...

... with an incredible view over the water! (No zoom on the lens.)

Sitting on the verandah watching the ferries come in.

Beautiful day.

Riding the ferry

Riding the ferry to Malcolm Island, to the town of Sointula. Beautiful afternoon!

Otter!

Are we there, yet? (But being very patient. We're exhausted from traveling.)

 Here we are, Beatrix. Almost docking.

And with a loud crash and a big bump: