Dolphin Dolphout

 We were on the deck trying to answer the lateset set of 25 questions when we were interrupted by the dolphin dance. Such a good thing everytime you see those guys just out there. We have not spied them so far this Summer and although not in a hurry they can get out of sight quickly.  There were a couple very close to shore which reminds me that we should take post prandial walks along the beach but be ready with the snorkel at a moments notice.  I have been on a swim with dolphins in the bay before but I went to them. By the time I was in the water they would probably be 200 meters away.

After Dinner Dolphins

 There has been a review of certain habits around here and a new one is going for a walk along the cliff tops after the evening meal. Now most of the time we would take a phone to get a snap along the way but not bring a proper video snapper.  Dolphins have appeared regularly this Summer and for two nights in a row this week. So last night I was ready. I had the panasonic with me but you guessed it not a dolphin to be seen. I do have a poor mans view from phone video below, but I will keep the camera handy. Another change to eating habits is the replacement of pots and pans that have had a lot of their coatings rubbed off and bare metal showing thru. Now these were the Baccarat brand that cost an arm and a leg and they do have a lifetime  guarantee.  Which we may follow up on but in the meantime we have gone for a cheaper version and maybe these will be replaced every two years.

We could hear dolphin chatter

Dolphin Encounter

 We waited until later like 7:30pm to have a post prandial beach walk.  It was still hot but there were only a few people around.  It was also high tide which can encourage larger fish, like dolphins, to come in closer to shore.  We were watching the Sunset when dolphins started popping up right in front. The Sun was coming down from behind a cloud bank.  We could have followed them along as I could see them in the next bay but dolphins are fast.

Dolphin Day

We are packing up here for a few weeks away for grand child number four.  However there is still time to watch the dolphins passing parade. This is probably my most detailed look at them as they were quite close to shore. The key sign is other birds diving in the vicinity for the same fish.

Weather for Dolphins

 I never did get to ride today. We have one of those outside weather sensors and right now at 3:00 pm it is 8° and probably will only go lower from there.  The wind has stopped after three days but the rain has set in.  The garden succulents seem to like the rain and come in many shapes and colours. The newest one here is dolphins.  They are still in the pot although I stuck one in the ground which had broken off.

A passing storm

Emerging Sun

Dolphin close up

A pot of dolphins

Dolphins

 I have been trying to get those elusive dolphins on record for two weeks. Very slippery submariners. It's like they are hiding on porpoise! There were a couple of boats to give me pointers this time as they were all trying to get the same fish. Not sure how close boats are allowed but then they love to do that bow wave surfing.