Every now and then, we have to take advantage of the great beauty of Gabon. Humpback Whales are found off the coast during the dry season (July and August). Because Peter, our son, and Hannah our granddaughter were visiting, we took some time and went out early in the morning to see these magnificent creatures. Because this is Africa, we were in a small boat with only 13 people -- and were quite close to the whales.
Humpback whales migrate north during the colder southern hemisphere winters for breeding. These pictures show the grayness of the Atlantic coastal water, which was really quite warm.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/humpback-whale/
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/humpback-whale/
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