As I mentioned last week, we went on a boat ride around Harwich and Chatham two weeks ago when we had family visiting from out of state. This was a smaller boat, holding 35 passengers. I was sitting in somewhat of an awkward position for photography but I did manage to get a bunch of decent photos.
The company running this cruise heavily advertises it as a seal cruise but only a portion is spent out in the ocean behind Monomoy, which is heavily populated with seals. That was okay with us because we see seals all the time.
The cruise took us through Wychmere Harbor, which is considered one of the most scenic and photographed harbors worldwide. It was scenic and I did take quite a few photos. It had a very calm, peaceful feel to it.
Apparently that house (I can't bring myself to call it a cottage) doesn't have electricity or running water but is still used by the family who owns it.
So here's where the seals come in. We were in what is considered the open Atlantic Ocean. Seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which is why we have so many of them here now. Under this act, one is not allowed to harass seals. I'm assuming that's why the cruise only spends a small portion of time hanging out there.
I cropped that photo so you can see the seal's face. They do check you out.
The girls and their cousins had a blast and the adults appreciated the new sights. There really is so much to see and do here.
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