Best dolphin day yet!

There was fog early this morning, but we had only planned a short trip up Charlotte Harbor to Punta Gorda for the last couple of days of Sam's vacation with us, so we weren't in a hurry.  The water in Cayo Costa was flat as a millpond, and continued flat as we made our way into Charlotte Harbor.

The first sighting came within a few minutes...that tell-tale splash off the aft quarter.  Michael and I both yelled "Dolphin", and summoned Sam from below with a "hurry, hurry - bring your camera!"

There were three in that grouping, and I opted to just enjoy the show without trying to take pictures.  Sam got some good shots, and a video as well, and was very happy.  Ten minutes later, the shout went up again.  I took over the wheel, and Michael and Sam rushed to the side decks to take pictures.  As we traveled, the dolphins easily keeping pace in the still flat water, I spied another pod ahead.  Sure enough,  they joined the party as we approached.

We had at least five dolphins riding our wake immediately on our stern, and another two or three riding a few waves back.  It doesn't get much better than that!!