Since I've been in Monterey, I've wanted to go kayaking. Yesterday my friend and I saw a kayak rental store and made a reservation. So, I went kayaking in Monterey Bay
today! First of all, kayaking is not nearly as easy as it appears. It is intense. The waves were big and going through Kelp Forest was not fun. (For more information on kelp forests, in general, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelp_forest ) However, the views were spectacular and I was able to see a sea otter less than three inches, literally, from our k
ayak. It was so close that I could have moved my hand about an inch and bopped him on the head! It was incredible. Of course, we also saw all the seals, up close and personal, in Breakwater Cove. I hope everyone reading this blog enjoys these pictures of harbor seals...I got so close! I didn't use my zoom in button at all. The seals don't seem to mind humans. All of Monterey Bay is a National Marine Sanctuary. Throughout the year, there are whales, Great White sharks (which swim through Kelp Forest, thankfully I didn't see any), harbor seals, sea otters and sea lions that all co-exist in Monterey Bay. It's really a unique area and I'm glad that I got to see some of the wildlife up close through kayaking.
today! First of all, kayaking is not nearly as easy as it appears. It is intense. The waves were big and going through Kelp Forest was not fun. (For more information on kelp forests, in general, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelp_forest ) However, the views were spectacular and I was able to see a sea otter less than three inches, literally, from our k
ayak. It was so close that I could have moved my hand about an inch and bopped him on the head! It was incredible. Of course, we also saw all the seals, up close and personal, in Breakwater Cove. I hope everyone reading this blog enjoys these pictures of harbor seals...I got so close! I didn't use my zoom in button at all. The seals don't seem to mind humans. All of Monterey Bay is a National Marine Sanctuary. Throughout the year, there are whales, Great White sharks (which swim through Kelp Forest, thankfully I didn't see any), harbor seals, sea otters and sea lions that all co-exist in Monterey Bay. It's really a unique area and I'm glad that I got to see some of the wildlife up close through kayaking. 