Monday, March 10, 2008

Dolphin discoveries


We went on a four-hour boat ride this afternoon through the Bay of Islands in northern New Zealand. During the cruise, we spotted a mama dolphin swimming with her playful baby.


Amber was planning to swim with the dolphins, but wasn't allowed to because of regulations stating people can't swim when baby dolphins are present. I was planning to watch Ediza while Amber swam because I've already swam with dolphins (years ago in the Bahamas).

Regardless, it was a real enjoyable boat ride and being able to see the dolphins in their natural habitat was pretty impressive.


After we returned back to the farm I met up with a local running club that had invited me to participate in their fun run this evening. But this is no normal running club -- they like to drink after, and sometimes during, their runs. Once we ran through area farmland we stopped along the road and drank homemade beer. At least no one drank beforehand as we had to hop over an electric fence:)

1 comment:

Bora said...

The dolphins are sooo amazing! The water is so clear & beautiful!!
Was the beer good? Sounds like a fun running group! Love to all!!