Skjálfandi Bay is home to many different cetaceans. Even though being famous for several big whale species such as the humpback and blue whales which visit these waters throughout the summer, also dolphins frequent the area and especially during June and July may show up in huge numbers. Whilst probably everyone is eager to spot and watch a big humpback whale go dive next to the boat, it's more often than not the dolphins that are the ones to show off. In respect of so many overseeing these slightly smaller cetaceans in order to find their big and massive cousins, our guide Trina Davies has written a poem from a dolphin's point of view: REMORSE OF THE RESENTFUL DOLPHIN Sorry you’re confusing me For the completely wrong guy I know we look alike This happens all the time Yes, they swim in this sea And yes we’re kind of family But you’ve got the wrong address mate If you could leave that would be great Wait, stop where are you going I didn’t mean it, don’t go I know you bought tickets To a different show But I’m literally doing back flips Out the mother fucking sea And you hardly even turn To take a look at me I live in the shadow Of the big fat whale No one takes photos Of my sad little tail Why do I always Wash up second best Don’t wanna swim no more I feel depressed For the record It hurts my self esteem That I’ve never Been part of your dream Oh, put away your pity It’s too late for that now The shame of desperation As I cling to your bow Look I’m having fun I’m riding in your waves Dolphins always have fun To fun we are slaves There is no fun It’s an inbuilt smile I beg of you Please stay a while Don’t leave me here With these moronic fools I was made for stardom I’m an oceanic jewel Fine, on your way then Enjoy your whale hunt If you ever find the basturd Tell him he’s a … ✒ Trina Davies (guide) 🎬 Sarah Arndt (captain/guide) - Sarah

Gepostet von Gentle Giants Whale Watching am Freitag, 9. August 2019