Lying down looking at him, I smiled.
Many years ago just before I left for college, I had the opportunity to swim with a dolphin in Miami but very quickly ruled it out. At the time, the price seemed unreasonable for the amount of time, and the experience was not pragmatic, BUT watching my sister swim with the dolphins, I regretted it because I love animals and deep down, I knew I didn’t take a risk because I was afraid I didn’t deserve such an exorbitant experience.
Fast forward to NOW. I now know no day, nothing is promised. Live in the now.
So this year when I was in Bermuda at Dolphin Quest, and I found out I could swim with the dolphins, I didn’t hesitate. Life is too short to hide, play small, not risk more for what matters.
It was a very cold day with impending thunderstorms, so I couldn’t go swimming with the dolphins but leaning over the edge, feeding, talking and playing with the dolphins was the next best thing.
First I was scared to touch the dolphins…. but I got over that quickly. They feel like nothing you’ve ever touched before… closest I can describe them as is a rubbery eggshell.
Life is too short not to swim with the dolphins.
I LOVE this pic! You’re both smiling! Way to grab the dolphin by the fins.
Thanks Kara for stopping by!!! I think this picture was taken after a few hesitant touches LOL