Both Josephine and Isabelle were away this month. Isabelle was at a Pathfinder's weekend camp. Even more excitement, Jos and 46 high school peers were in Halifax for a field trip.
I asked permission, and Josee said I could post photos she'd taken. (I live vicariously through extended family!) It is great as these are critters I will likely not see in the 'flesh' any time soon!
They left from the high school parking lot on a Monday at 6 a.m., for the 15-hour trip (12 hours of driving). They were there until Sunday, arriving home at 6 a.m!
She is taking gr. 11 biology, and that was the requisite for the trip. There they participated in workshops, museum visits and tours at Huntsman Marine. There was whale watching, examining plankton and seaweed, ocean life, a ferry ride to Grand Manan. This is a 'non-profit charity inspiring ocean stewardship.'
I went whale watching a long time ago. There were 7 whales, all side by side, sleeping with one half of their brain, all moving in formation coming up for air for the youngest. It was an amazing experience. Sound up, they were so delighted. I have high hopes for the future with the upcoming generation.
Jos whale watching from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
It was exciting to read on CBC that they spotted 4 Right Whales a couple of days after Jos went whale watching!
Josephine took photos with her phone.
sea urchin from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
This one was cool, too! Jos said it is a barnacle.
ocean life from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The ferry ride was terrific!
