Festivalgoers

As if dropped off by a tourist bus, these whales came right up to the rocks. Arriving early to get the best seats in the house, they probably look forward to the upcoming festival in their honour which takes place in the village from 24 - 27 September this year. On second thought, are they the actual guests of honour or are they performers?

A Whale Of A Tale

The summer spectacular is in full swing. As if aware of the approaching whale festival which takes place from 24 - 27 September this year, this whale gave a performance to die for! Right off the cliffs, it felt as if you could simply reach out and touch its tail. A huge crowd of onlookers quickly gathered to enjoy the free show ... maybe a sneak preview of the magnitude of the tales we might expect at this year's festival?

Cry Me A Whale

It's almost time for the annual Whale Festival which takes place from 24 - 27 September this year. Today I bring you the ringer of sightings, Hermanus' very own Whale Crier. At the moment the only whale crier in the world, Hermanus shared this title with India for a while when they also had a whale crier. When a whale is sighted, the whale crier announces the sighting by blowing on his bamboo horn, contrary to popular belief that he actually calls the whales - well, that might be entirely possible what with the whales that have become so much part of the viallge, I wouldn't be surprised if these intelligent creatures had learned the call of the bamboo horn by now.