Last week we were at our timeshare in Hilton Head Island, SC and went on a dolphin adventure. We had two of our kids, their spouses, and 3 grandchildren (plus a friend) with us to see the dolphins.
At first we were disappointed because we would just get quick glimpses but it was so fast the kids kept missing it. We reconciled ourselves to enjoying the great views and spending real quality time together. Then it happened! Out of the blue with no warning....strand feeding!
HHI is one of the rare places on earth that dolphins go "strand feeding." They rise up in the water, push the fish in front of them onto a bank, then land on the bank themselves. This is done just before high tide so if they get stranded on the beach, the tide will come and wash them back into the water. How do they know? No one knows, but they are very intelligent. It has been documented by National Geographic and others.
Anyway, we got to see that. It was amazing. The boat captain said it was something he saw once every couple of years. The adults were screaming, the kids were screaming, cameras were everywhere--it was magnificent. Sorry I don't have any photos of it. I did get it on video but don't know if I can upload that.
What a great family experience we had--a once in a lifetime adventure. Like I said before, get off the couch and go see something miraculous with your family.
3 comments:
I took Janie Dolphin watching some years ago in the Atlantic Ocean near Wilmington, NC. We didn't see as much as it sounds like you did, but we got glimpses from a distance and it was cool! Glad you and your family had a great time.
The past couple of years, we have spent our vacations at Daufuskie Island. You get to it by leaving from Hilton Head. There are always dolphins to see, but I haven't seen them do what you described. They are very intelligent creatures.
It's so nice to see a family having such a good time together and making memories.
Hope to get to see the video, too.
What a fabulous time you must have had! Getting to see something so remarkable was truly a dream come true. The memories you're making with your family will last for a lifetime and this is THE perfect post for Parents Rule!
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