You have to have Faith.

Today I was out with Captain Craig and Naturalist Ashley. We went up north to the east of Saturna island. J-pod and L-pod families were there. We had a lot of breaches up out of the water and tail slapping. There were not a lot of other boats around, and we had some excellently clear views.

Mt. Baker itself was a far off ghost mountain, towering mysteriously in the sky. With the clouds, it seemed to be floating. Hello, ice and wind and wildflowers! Hello home!

One of the orcas we saw today was my favorite from L-pod: Faith. He is a large male with a grown dorsal fin. We enjoyed his company for quite a time.

What a good day!

-Sarah, Naturalist

*Photo is from Mr. Herb from earlier this week.