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27 January 2007
A whale's tale in the sky
Posted by Dave, on the Esperanza
Whale tale cloud formation
© Greenpeace/Walsh
I was out on the bridge wing tonight, talking to Emelie, the 4th mate, who was on watch. We were chatting away, talking about the landscapes of New Zealand and Ireland. I must have seemed a little rude - I suddenly said "excuse me", and darted away. Seconds later I was back with my camera.
"Look", I said, "a whale's tale".
"Where?", said Emelie, looking at the sea.
"In the sky!", I said, starting to feel a little foolish.
Emelie called out "Isha!" to our cook, who was standing on the bow, "whale tale!".
"Where?", said Isha, looking at the sea.
"No, no, in the sky!"
Seconds later, the cloud formation had gone, the bits of vapour had moved on, and the whale was gone...
An omen?
- Dave
Comments
MOTHER EARTH SPEAKS.Lets listen to her. Good omen guys. Bon voyage et bon courage!!
Posted by: grahamgrimplove at January 27, 2007 2:47 PM
Awesome! Hope it means many whales will escape the Japanese whaler's harpoons, and that your crews will be safe as they intervene to stop the killing.
Take good care!
Posted by: echo at January 27, 2007 3:41 PM
Greetings from toxic Hong Kong, shark-fin guzzling capital of the world...
Just a belated message from me to the entire crew of the MY Esperanza, some of whom I know, as well as some new faces to me:-
* * * GOOD LUCK NAILING WHALING! * * *
PEACE to all whales, sharks, tunas, marlins, dolphins, swordfish, turtles, etc, etc, them all...
Alex
Posted by: Alex Hofford at January 27, 2007 4:06 PM
What a beautiful ocean. I'm so glad there are people like you fighting to keep it beautiful.
Posted by: Andre Inglis at January 27, 2007 8:25 PM
Indeed! An omen indeed! Good luck and thank you!!!
Posted by: cassandraemond at January 27, 2007 8:40 PM
There is no doubt in my mind the whale tale was a beautiful omen. As an avid whale lover, I am so thankful that there are people who care about these majestic creatures. Thank you.
Posted by: Melissa Carlberg at January 28, 2007 3:56 AM
Wishing you all safe journeys.It takes so much courage and passion Thank you.From a heart felt supporter.
Posted by: Merrill at January 28, 2007 8:07 AM
Batten the hatches folks. Some great fat lows in the southern ocean with 6-9 mtr seas. Still plenty of ice between 150-170E up to 65S. Between the lows it looks good, so sneak in between and onto those whalers. Good luck, bon voyage and good to see Logie doing the barbecue. Special hello to Isha, hang on to the pots and you keep the crowds happy
Posted by: Martini at January 28, 2007 8:07 PM
We're with you all the way!
Posted by: Wild at Heart Canada at January 28, 2007 9:04 PM
No doubt about it, a whale tale in the sky, what a good sign, well done Dave for being so quick off the mark.
Go with love and peace
Posted by: MikeMate at January 30, 2007 12:40 PM
So many of us would love to be able to do what you guys do and to be able to express our passion in such a productive way. My Love, Light and Appreciation is with you all in your venture to save our Precious and Delicate Mother Earth.
Thank you
Posted by: doria at January 31, 2007 6:20 AM
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