Good day today. Lots of humpback whales close to the ship as we entered a very sheltered fiord. Walks and beach combing was offered. Some went others did not. It was calm but it was raining very lightly and no way to know if it would rain more or less.

This afternoon We had a great zodiac ride. All of the group that went out were all together in the big zodiac. So we all had the same experiences. I think we won the lottery today with our sightings.

We went to see a walrus haul out with about 3000 walrus. They were in the water frolicking around. Several times different groups swam towards us bobbing their heads out of the water as if they were showing off their tusks. We had to stay 300 meters away from the haul out but could get closer in the water. So many walrus on land quite a sight. It was pretty calm and a lot of fun.

Exciting things happened on our way back.

Three or four walrus come up right at our zodiac probably no further than 15 feet. Heads way out of the water. We were not expecting this at all as we had left the area where most of the walrus were located. They were so big that close you could see them so well. No one got a picture and they were too close for the guys with the big lens.

Then a gray whale came up within 30 feet of our zodiac. I have never been that close to a whale in the wild. It was amazing!! He surfaced several times still very close.

Just to top off the afternoon a seal welcomed us back to the ship.

So happier campers tonight.