A (nearly) cloudless day

Today aboard the Sea Lion my crew mates and our guests went east through the islands to Rosario strait, near the city of Anacortes. The cascade range was clear, and the sky was a brilliant light blue. It is always a bit colder on the ocean than on land, but I didn't notice until the ocean spray hit me as I leaned too far out! It was an exciting (and a little salty)!

We saw J-Pod family members today. Slick was with her calf! I haven't seen them myself for several weeks. The baby is very cute! I was happy to see them, and they reminded me of how much fun I had with my mom when I was little. They were also traveling with another female and a few other males, including Slick's brother Keet. They were all traveling at their own pace on this lazy day.

Now I'm back on land, and already ready to go out again!

-Sarah, Naturalist