Today I swam with wild dolphins. Jason didn't want to so he just viewed them. We boarded the dolphin Eco tours boat at 9am in Picton, which is half an hour away from where we were staying. Leaving the dock in the Marlborough sounds, we spotted a pod in about ten minutes. We were given specific instructions and were told to get in the water and make humming noises. They swam so fast. I caught a glimpse of one really close under me as it swam past. I tried to get a picture but it swam so fast...
The law only allows for four times in the water, so after that we took off our wetsuits and just watched them from the boat. There was actually four pods and even better views from the boat. Some of them playfully followed the boat, jumping in the waves we made. A couple other ones swam in front of us. I have never seen so many dolphins in my life! It was amazing to see them in their own environment where they belong!
After the tour, which lasted a couple of hours, we had lunch and walked around the cute little town of Picton, which is where the interisland ferry launches from to take people and cars over to Wellington on the north island.
Afterwards, we drove back to our accommodations and went swimming. Then, we went to dinner. This was out last day on the south island...
Next: Wellington and the north island
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