Whales

Wednesday 21st September

Volmoed Community, Hermanus, Western Cape Province

Southern right whale

The whales came out in force this morning.  They are southern rights and this is their breeding season.  They are easy to identify by their distinctive v-shaped 'blow' and we were delighted by several of them frolicking in the bay.

After this, we drove to Caledon for a spot of relaxation in the thermal springs there before returning to Hermanus to check on the whales (and dassies) as the sun set.

The sky looks magnificent tonight: not only the Southern Cross and a multitude of stars, but whole galaxies can be seen.  It is only when staying so far in the middle of nowhere that one realises how much of life is drowned in artificial light.

Southern right whale