Over the weekend, Phil and I had a sweet SUP (stand-up paddle) session with two of our closest friends. We woke up early, loaded up our boards and drove down to the South side in hopes that we’d get to do a little whale watching in the process.
We could not have asked for better conditions on Sunday; we were early enough so that the water was like glass; calm, flat and crystal clear. Gliding on the surface in these conditions, my paddle felt more like a knife cutting through warm butter; soft, smooth and creamy.
It was a lazy Sunday for all—whales included—because there wasn’t a lot of action in the water. We did spot a handful of whales who swam peacefully, but it wasn’t a morning of breaches, tail slaps or spy-hopping. Nevertheless, it was still a morning worth remembering, because we managed to get up close and personal with a few of these gentle giants.
And because my husband is cool like that, he put together a little snippet of our excursion so that those of you who have yet to go stand-up paddling or whale-watching (or both!) could get a taste of what it's like for us out here. Enjoy.
Sunday Funday - SUP whale watch from Filthy on Vimeo.
The Hubs and I opted to stay in last night to celebrate Valentines Day; while I am always up for an excuse to go out to a nice dinner, I also like to go against the grain. I have a hard time justifying paying twice as much for a meal simply because menu prices change for the occasion. And with restaurants booking up well in advance, neither of us felt dinner at 4:30pm or 10:00pm (the only seating available) were realistic. So how did we resolve this? Why, we made a restaurant-worthy meal right in our very own kitchen, of course! We dined on grilled lobster tails in garlic-butter, rice, veggies and ice-cold cocktails. And I'm still full. *burp*
Hope your Valentines Day celebration was lovely! Happy Wednesday.
What an awesome experience! You guys were so close!!!
ReplyDeleteYour video is beautiful. I felt like I was with you!!
ReplyDeleteSO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLet Phil know that I've loved watching every single 'snippet' he's ever made. His videos are so great to watch always picking the perfect music every time!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the overpriced Vday dinners. We stayed in and I cooked an equally restaurant quality meal. hehe and we actually plan on going out tonight. Hopefully the prices will be back to normal!
Emily at Amazing Grapes
Wow Angie that is so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteWe stayed in last night too. I kinda liked it better than going out.
That looks like an amazing experience! I can't imagine seeing whales up close like that. I prefer to go against the grain too. You guys cooked up quite a delicious feast!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like you had an AMAZING time!! I REALLY need to try stand-up paddling!
ReplyDeletesooo beautiful...you can almost taste how peaceful it was...just lovely:)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh Angie how that video makes me soooooo home sick for Māui! Never stop sharing the beauty of our home:) <3
ReplyDeleteugh, i'm dying...this pictures look deliciously wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are so beautiful! What an amazing experience! Learning how to SUP is totally on my must-try list!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a beautiful Valentines Day Angie. You guys do the most fun things and I love your videos. Those images of the whale took my breath away.
ReplyDeleteWow! These pictures and the video are AMAZING! I can't believe you are able to get so close to the whales! That is such an awesome experience. I would have never thought they were safe enough to get that close! What type of lens did you use in the first photo? It looks so neat!
ReplyDeleteBrian and I stayed in for Valentine's Day as well. I wanted to just stay in and cook a nice meal with him this year. I'm glad we did.
Hope you have a great day!
Lauren
http://www.laurensweetnothings.blogspot.com/
Wow - the whale pictures are INCREDIBLE! Totally mind blowing. :) And I've always wanted to try SUP. It's on my list... :) And.. guess what? We also enjoyed lobster tail (at home), steamed veggies and cocktails for Valentine's Day. (With uberly delicious dessert as well). Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday!
-Melissa :)
http://snowfallinjune.blogspot.com/
Wow - that looks like such fun! Happy {belated} Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI love the video! I think I would be freaking out if a whale got that close to me.
ReplyDeleteMaui is so pretty!
I so wish that was me on that board right now! I have to agree with you when it comes to Valentines day. We did the same thing as you and had an amazing evening at home!
ReplyDeleteI so wish that was me on that board right now! I have to agree with you when it comes to Valentines day. We did the same thing as you and had an amazing evening at home!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO incredible!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSo rare to get a glassy day like that! I can't wait till baby is bigger and its a little easier to get everyone to the beach for some SUP time. And yes, we stayed home for Valentines this year too!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've always wanted to try stand-up paddling. There's so many places that offers that here in BC. Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, what a FUN day! that video was WONDERFUL. i always enjoy it when you post those.
ReplyDeleteand your Valentine's night in sounds like it was lovely. oh, and i loved your little burp at the end:) you are too cute.
That's so awesome, the only thing I see when SUP are turtles. Anyway, I think SUP is so tough to do. I always fall. I shouldn't blame the ocean or the board, I have to put blame on my lack of core. LOL Although, the best part of SUP is all the cool things you get to see in the ocean. Cool photos.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are moving to Oahu next week and your pictures are making me so excited!
ReplyDeleteWow, can't believe how close you guys get to those HUGE creatures. I would be terrified!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how close those whales are!! AMAZING! Great video :)
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