The adrenaline rush; life on the edge thread
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beasty...I love this...lots of whale talk lately amongst friends...who knew whales love chasing boats...they can actually be quite playful...thanks for posting!
Beasty
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Glad you enjoyed the video. Think you would have enjoyed being on that boat?
I would have loved it! I was telling whiks in another thread that I just watched "the whale" amazing true story about this whale that lived by himself in the sound off of vancouver...he chased boats and was very friendly with people...I would be in awe of a whale that up close and personal...
whikle
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Amazing, amazing, amazing orca video!! I would love to experience that! I've had similar experiences with dolphins, as I'm sure most people have, and also with humpback whales - although, they're less "thrill" and more serenity...
Having said that, there's a certain amount of thrill being in a relatively small boat when a full size humpback breaches only metres away!!
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LOL at the lady freaking out at the end :smt043
Having said that, there's a certain amount of thrill being in a relatively small boat when a full size humpback breaches only metres away!!
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LOL at the lady freaking out at the end :smt043
whikle
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Next major thing on my bucket list is doing an "Eye To Eye Marine Encounter" with Minke whales - a live aboard week long tour tagging along with scientists and researchers where you get to be in the water with the whales....
I know it's not for some, but that's my idea of an adrenaline rush
http://www.marineencounters.com.au/itinerary_minke.htm
I know it's not for some, but that's my idea of an adrenaline rush
http://www.marineencounters.com.au/itinerary_minke.htm
Humpback Whales are quite a sight. I have yet to see one up close. One of my nephew's instructor's is an amateur wildlife researcher. He once had an encounter with a Whale Shark. It was a big as a city bus. The lady was a little funny with her freaking out and the husband trying to calm her down. I think their boat was probably broke down.
Amazing!!!
whikle
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Whale sharks are also on my bucket list - but also probably fall more into the "serene" category... they're just so graceful and beautiful, not confronting
4north1side2
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They are scary fast.
Whale sharks are also on my bucket list - but also probably fall more into the "serene" category... they're just so graceful and beautiful, not confronting
If you do encounter a Whale Shark, ride on their backs and stay away from their mouths.
I would also like to see the giant Manta Rays. Talk about serenity. A creature that flies in the ocean.
I've gotta say, the adrenaline was pumping the day I crashed a quad bike!
I'm glad you're okay.
Beasty
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Who brave enough to do this with you? Wtarshi? lolNext major thing on my bucket list is doing an "Eye To Eye Marine Encounter" with Minke whales - a live aboard week long tour tagging along with scientists and researchers where you get to be in the water with the whales....
I know it's not for some, but that's my idea of an adrenaline rush
http://www.marineencounters.com.au/itinerary_minke.htm
I've gotta say, the adrenaline was pumping the day I crashed a quad bike!
Totally Awesome!! lol....... Bet you had fun!!
whikle
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Done itttt!! BLEW MY MIND!!
It's probably more a case of "who's dumb enough to spend $1000 a day doing it" and good ol' wtarshi is probably smarter than that hehe
It was a LOT of fun, and I was lucky I stacked it on soft sand and walked away with nothing worse than bruises. But I tell ya... when you get some speed up on those quad bikes, it's such a thrill!
Beasty
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Up in the Northern Territory you can take these jumping crocodile cruises, which are fairly tame... But then there's this guy:
And when he jumps up and snaps his jaws right near you... I have to admit, I squealed :smt053
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Very Interesting!