It’s the season for whale watching in Hawaii. That is, it’s the time of year when humpback whales travel 3000 miles from the gulf of Alaska to give birth in the warm and shallow waters of Hawaii. We have a coastline hiking trail close to our house where we can usually see whales each year. Traveling along the Kohala Coast of the Big Island recently however, we saw more whales than we have ever seen! It was spectacular to see at least 30 whales playing and jumping very close to the shore!
I tried to get a shot of a whale breaching when we stopped our car, but never quite got one. I gave up trying and instead just watched in wonder.
In between whale watching, the kids had fun exploring the tide pools on the coastline. They discovered little snails, crabs, and shells.
What a beautiful time in nature. A time that we won’t forget…
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Twitter: ahjzin
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Beautiful pictures! I can almost smell the ocean!
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Thanks Jzin! Aloha, Lori
I know exactly what you mean about not catching a photo but just standing and watching in awe, as ther was a small pod of orcas that passed by as the boys were fishing one day in New Plymouth. I never got a photo but it was truly amazing to see. All your photos are really colorful and bright.
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Hi Betty,
Oh to see a pod of Orcas! I’m a newbie photographer, but the photos on your site are simply stunning…Thanks for visiting! Lori
This reminds me of the 3rd grade class hike up Makapu’u. We were so blessed that day to see many humpbacks. Hawaii is pure joy! Mahalo for sharing your Big Island adventure. ❤ We can’t wait to move back. Aloha. Sonia
Sonia,
SO great to hear from you! We miss you and anxiously await your return…Take care and thanks for staying in touch. Much aloha, Lori
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What great pictures!
Cheers,
Char
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Hi Char,
Thanks so much! Aloha, Lori
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So many beautiful photos!!! There’s a whole lot of happy in this post Thank you for sharing your lovely blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
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I saw a whale once, it was unbelievable! It has been years since I was in Hawaii. Your photo’s reminded me of my trip. You have such vivid pictures. I found you on Friendship Friday. Thanks for adding to my day!
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Hi Betty,
Yes, isn’t seeing a whale amazing? Thanks for visiting and for sharing…Aloha, Lori