Some days are diamonds...

A ride in the country is always a good thing, especially when someone else is driving. It comes with the opportunity to relax, take in the scenery and enjoy the conversation. But a whole new dimension is superimposed on a drive in the country when it becomes the four hour cruise from Melbourne to Warrnambool, stopping at Logan's Beach to behold Southern Right Whales at play. That was my great fortune this week. A defining moment indeed, to see these awesome creatures frolicking so close to the shore. We feasted on the antics of two mothers and their calves gliding through the surf, spouting, rolling and emerging periodically. It was four hours of privileged wonder.

It was my first time seeing whales in their wild environment...truly a day of diamonds.