This is a picture of me with a beluga whale. I was gifted a trip to Canada and an up close and personal, whale experience. The adventure was awe-inspiring. If you have never had a behind the scenes look at some of the animals, I highly recommend it. (The whale pictured here is in captivity because he was injured and could not be returned to the wild.) A behind the scenes look gave me a much better understanding of the animal and it's habits, diet, personality, etc. They had me prepare his food. That was not a pleasant experience for me. I was taught the commands used to bring him to the sides to be examined by a vet when needed. This was one of the gentlest creatures I have ever encountered. I was surprised by how it actually felt to touch him. I expected he would feel slimy, like a fish. Instead, he was soft and warm to the touch. I came away from the experience changed, with a deeper compassion for all creatures big and small.
No comments:
Post a Comment