"BEASTS OF THE DEEP"
Kory Barri (California, US) and his friends went out with us on a "GG2 Big Whale Safari and Puffins" earlier this season. Recently he published an article in the "Russian Time Magazine" about his travel around Iceland, including his adventure of meeting a blue whale, humpbacks and dolphins whilst out in Skjálfandi Bay on one of our RIB speed boats:
"Before our search for the watery beasts began the speedboat took a pit stop at the famous Puffin Island, which was currently inhabited by thousands of these goofy little birds. [...]
Once we got our fill of cuteness we headed out to Skjálfandi Bay, a congregation spot for whales from around the arctic. But with endless blue in all directions we were skeptical of ever spotting one. Yet soon enough, with a giant splash, something materialized above the surface to our right. Excitement filling his voice, our captain hopped on the speaker and exclaimed, “It’s a Blue Whale!” There in the water before us had emerged the largest animal to ever exist on Earth, dinosaurs included. With gusto, the beast boasted its might with a great spray of wind from its blowhole. The sight was magnificent; however the smell of whale breath was anything but. Yuk!
We would see the blue whale come up for air several more times over the next hour as we glided across the ocean. Along the way we saw dolphins, humpback whales, and even got to taste a dram of local spirits provided by the captain. A highly recommended adventure to anyone in a whaley mood!"
Barri K. (08.2017). Off the Beaten Path of Iceland's Ring Road. Russian Time Magazine.
You can read the whole story on following link:
http://www.russiantimemagazine.com/…/off-the-beaten-path-o…/
Photo Credit: Kory Barri
