

Swiftsure Did Treat Us Right
Tofino had good moments and sad moments for the crew onboard Orion. Two members of the right whale team had the final day of their voyage and head back to their land lives. Our layover day was filled with surfing, phone calls home, nap time, and food other than oatmeal. When the rain finally stopped pouring, we were able to meet with Gisele, a powerful woman with Tla-o-qui-aht roots, to learn about First Nation whaling around the Tofino area. She took us to a spot very dear t