We went on a Zodiac to see some whales. Zodiacs are really fast and low to the water and really bumpy. During the trip we also saw a Harbor Seal and some HUGE tuna. We saw two Humpback whales and then we saw a Fin whale. The Fin whale was entangled in a long rope and was in distress. The captain said he looked thin as if he had been entangled for a while, perhaps days. We assisted the rescue operation by sitting with the whale along with another boat. We were able to gaff the rope and pull the end of the rope out and attach a buoy to it so that when the rescue team arrived they would be able to locate him. The captain promised to give us an update if we sent him an e-mail. Hopefully it had a good ending. More to come.
Another day of blessings.
Rolling for the plunge - these whales come up and breath four or five times in a row before they dive for about another seven or eight minutes. 
Before getting into our flotation suits
We look like big pumpkins!
There were eight of us on the Zodiac plus Captain Tom
All in this tiny boat
To see two beautiful humpback whales
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