Originally, I had planned to take a trip to Tijuana in Mexico today, if I'm honest just to get my passport stamped. However, after news the night before of a 'gun rampage' in the town, I opted for the safer whale watching excursion instead. I've done something similar before, and to be honest, it was better. The gray whales are protected, so we weren't allowed closer than 100 yards from them, meaning limited photo ops, and with my poor eyesight, limited whale sightings full stop. We did also see dolphins and sealions, which was an added bonus. Foolishly, I had chosen to sit on the top deck to get a better view. This was great on the journey out in the early afternoon sunshine, but on the way back I was so cold I thought my
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