Porpoise Play

Early morning surf session with husband, probably around 8:30 am, outgoing tide, northwest wind and small surf conditions. Sky had the autumn look, blue with high clouds, water clarity was excellent, clear with a emerald cast to it, the mullet were running. I notice Robert swimming out to the break underwater with his board floating behind him... very uncharacteristic of him sorta amaturish. I get closer to him and he says go underwater, you can hear the porpoise talking. Just at that time I notice two big porpoise riding the waves toward me. We get outside and are surrounded with three to four large porpoise jumping out of the water. It was one of those times that feel a bit frightening because it has never been part of your experience before and there was this strange feeling of fear because of their size and closeness and giddiness because of the joy of it. We saw them leap up out of the water with mullet in their mouths ten to fifteen feet away from us. I was silly with excitement. What an absolute treat. Full of praise and thanks to God for something so sweet, so unique, so special. What a beautiful, blessed morning. On the trip to Baja side, we are having our awning for Evie resewn at the sail makers shop today. The flooring is completely beautiful, leaks are patched. Only two more classes to teach before I retire from teaching yoga (at least until the new year) and replace the teaching with surfing full time.