Hawaii- Final Part Five: Whales!

I know it's sad, but it really is time for the Maui Finale, introducing my ALL-TIME favorite part of our April Hawaiian Vacation: WHALE STALKING WATCHING!

I've wanted to see Whales since I was in Junior-High going through my Eco-friendly, I love Wyland paintings, change my e-mail to 'oceangirl,' I only wear oversized Dolphin-Turtle-Whale-SavetheWildlife Foundation T-shirts, Burks and Rope Sandals phase. :)

That is why Whale-day was such a BIG DEAL for me.

 {See my face in the picture above? I was SO excited!}

We were able to see FOUR Humpback Whales on a beautifully-sunny-day: a momma and her baby, and two males that were chasing after the poor momma. We followed the whales for about 45 minutes and were lucky that they stayed near the surface the whole time! It was such a MOVING experience for me to see these beautiful, GIGANTIC, awe-some creatures.

Did you know that all Humpback whales are actually Hawaiian? Sounds funny but it really is true! Humpback whales migrate over to Hawaii during the winter months to give birth and to mate. After that, they move up to Alaska to feed. So... since almost every single Humpback is born in Hawaii, they are Hawaiian!

If you EVER get the chance to Whale watch, especially in Hawaii or Alaska, DO IT!
It was truly an UNFORGETTABLE experience.