Dolphin in Captivity

As we traversed along the water, we stopped at an old Tahiti hut resort that closed down due to COVID. It has a dolphin sanctuary in it. The dolphins (maybe 3?) were enclosed in this little area (or at least it appeared small). Though I was giddy to see dolphins, I did feel really bad for them. I assume there is a good reason they are held captive, like maybe they would die if left to their own devices. I am not sure.

Then we went snorkeling! What an adventure this was. It was my first time wearing my mask with prescription insets and how did I never have these before? My eyes saw things they have never seen before. Literally. I couldn't see underwater before. When we first got in, I immediately saw a black tip reef shark. Erik didn't see it and I tried telling him after it swam off. Then I swam closer to him which was an experience as the ocean was pulling me away from Erik and I was trying to swim towards him while avoiding the coral. So many fish. Trigger fish and so many others I could not even name. We swam for a long time but I could have easily swam longer. As we came closer to the boat, Dad and Smom let us know there were lots of sharks and sting rays. I even got to touch (and kiss 😘) one! So slimy on one end and rough on the other. Then more reef sharks came around and Erik was able to see it. I never thought I would be excited to swim near a shark. I did not want to leave this location, but we had to. I took so many photos and videos underwater but they are on an SD Card so they'll have to be uploaded to FB after we get home.Read more