We Like to Watch

Whale watching has become an industry in its own right. It makes sense to me. I feel it caters to a deeper need we all have to reconnect with the natural world. But why whales?

Dolphins and whales have always held a special place in my heart. They epitomise the idea that intelligent beings, perhaps as intelligent as ourselves, can live in harmony with the natural world without trying to bend it to their own will.

For some of us pursuing our own passions, chance encounters with these beautiful creatures have left their mark on the psyche. An encounter lasting only a few moments can become a lifetime memory, cherished and shared. I have been lucky enough to experience many such moments.

For those who aspire, who have the resources, and who yearn to reconnect, there is a growing industry willing and ready to help create your own memories through whale-watching expeditions. I’ve been there and have had wonderful experiences. Still, my most treasured memories have been those unplanned encounters, where a dolphin or whale has noticed me through its own curiosity, and the roles of watcher and watched have been reversed, on the other fin.


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