After four weeks of extensive training, grazed knuckles and a lot of wet feet, the Sea.fari 2010 crew have been getting their first experience of leading tours over the half-term week. Our first wildlife trip was a spectacular success with a large pod of Bottlenose Dolphins following the cabin Rib for the entire tour; leaping and playing in our wake. Subsequent trips have seen us take to the open boat in the fine weather to experience the boiling waters and magnificent whirlpools of the Corryvreckan. Wildlife highlights have been getting really close to a group of Common Seals basking in the sunshine, only for a huge Golden Eagle to emerge from further up the beach and swoop over the boat. The white tailed Sea Eagles have made regular appearances. We have been very lucky with dolphin sightings this week and had a particularly close encounter when a cheeky Bottlenose Dolphin tail slapped the water in front of us, soaking everyone in the front row, much to their delight! So far it has been an amazing experience, taking in the majestic sceneryand getting used to island life. |