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There’s a place in Southeast that
has an abundance of wildlife that no other place has that I have seen. The Inian Islands located just north of
Elfin Cove in Icy Straight is an enchanted place to take a Zodiac cruise where
if the tide is just right your in for a lovely surprise. I found myself on a
guest Zodiac cruise with Pete as the Naturalist. I’ve taken this cruise several times before over the last
couple of years & I just love it cos you never know what you can see. I’ve seen whales before, but this time I
didn’t see any with the wind & the bumpy ride. However, I saw a couple of sea otters feeding & cleaning
themselves, not to forget playing in the kelp beds. Also, I saw an abundance of sea lions where I was screaming
with excitement cos they were very playful amongst the waves & super close
to the Zodiac. Not to forget that
I saw a couple of sea lion haul outs too in my hour & half cruise around
the islands. There were several types of birds feeding on fish too. The weather conditions were overcast
skies with a brief shower or two, yes; the liquid sunshine does still make an appearance
during summer. Overall it was a fantastic afternoon to unwind & to take in
one of my favorite spots before returning back to the “Lower 48” shortly. When I reached the boat the Captain
asked me if I screamed & I said no with a smile on my face…
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| Stellar Sea Lion |
