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  It’s hard to believe Halloween is almost here. Pirates know something about that holiday. Let’s face it who knows more about scary things like skeletons and things that go bump in the night. Especially since so many pirates were turned into skeletons over the years. I’ve noticed a lot of advice being given to trick-or-treaters these past couple weeks. It’s good advice for kids who dare to go out in the dark, facing unknown dreads just for a little bit of candy. You won’t find genuine pirates facing their fears for a Snickers bar. Maybe a little rum, or a pretty wench, or a little gold, but it’s going to take more than a Mary Jane or some stale popcorn to get me out of me easy chair.  It was a Mary Jane that ripped out half my fillings one Halloween when I was a kid. A lot of the advice kids get is good, sound information. Travel in groups. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Watch out for obstacles. Not every adult is your friend. Check something carefully before consu...

  Have you always dreamed of having a breath taking photo of a breaching Humpback Whale or surfing Dolphin, while you are boarding on a dolphin cruise in St Pete Beach FL. Here I have compiled a few handy tips from our crew to help you in your quest for an image worthy of your wall space. Lighting The very skilled and experienced skippers always maintain a balance of respecting appropriate distances under the  National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching whilst providing a unique and personal whale watching encounter- with lighting behind you and illuminating the whales. Camera – A good quality camera, will provide you with high resolution and crisper images than an iPhone. – If using a phone it is a great idea to film your experience and screenshot out the stills. – Utilise ‘sports mode’ feature on cameras and devices Conditions – Consider the conditions, a sunny calm day makes for enjoyable experiences and well illuminated photos. Timing  – Watch...

  Do you have children or grandchildren that just adore dolphins? Give them a gift for Christmas they will never forget – a tour on a dolphin cruise in St Pete Beach, FL. If the kids won’t sleep the night before Christmas, just think how sleepless they will be the night before a dolphin cruise! Look for the group of dolphins playing and you will  also find the dolphins looking for dinner. Other marine life like sharks feed behind the shrimp boats. As you sail the crew will bring up sea life for the kids and adults to examine. Expect to see crabs, shrimp, sea urchins, sand dollars and even baby sharks. The dolphin cruises last for 2-1/2 hours of exciting fun for the whole family. All of the vessels are licensed and certified. They have the latest electronics and safety equipment onboard. The crew is knowledgeable and courteous and you will surely have the best time of your life with them. Your family will be surprised when they get this unusable gift for Christmas. Ad...

Going on a dolphin tour by boarding on a  sunset dolphin cruise in St Pete FL  can be a life-affirming experience, in addition to an educational one. Keep reading for some dolphin realities to sharpen your hunger. Learning Experience on a Dolphin Tour Champ breath-holders They are animals like us that require air to breathe.  Dolphins can hold their breath for an ordinary 15 mins; while some types can get to an impressive 30 mins. In spite of this, they normally remain near to the sea surface area so they can jump and dive, suggesting that they never ever remain concealed from those on dolphin tours. They can, nevertheless, swim deep if they require to, rising to 260 meters below the surface area. Pack Animals Social teams, as well as bonds, are as crucial to dolphins as they are to us. Dolphins stay in groups called pods and are able to take care of their ill or harmed. They create relationships with each other, and also women develop solid bonds with their calves – whic...

  There are a number of cases in history where women chose to become pirates rather than get married. In a response to the lack of freedom imposed on wives and mothers, one of the only escapes for women was to turn to piracy. In a world where not wanting to be someone’s wife was cause to become an outcast or where women were forced into arranged marriages, the life of a pirate was a very attractive alternative to marriage. In Viking history, there are a couple of renowned cases of women choosing to be pirates to avoid marriage, not so much in an effort to defend a cause but to live their life free from the bondage of marriage. Alwilda and Prince Alf of Denmark  Princess Alwilda is said to have run away from an arranged marriage after Prince Alf of Denmark had overcome the challenges set by Alwilda’s father to be worthy of her hand in marriage. It is said that, with the help of her mother, Alwilda ran away with a ship and became a pirate captain of an all female crew ...

  Going on a sunset dolphin cruise at St Pete Beach, FL is fun for the entire family, but it’s also a great way to learn about the lifestyle of these ocean mammals. As the fall season gets into full swing, many land animals will migrate or hibernate for the winter months. Most animals hibernate or migrate beginning in September or October, but dolphins are different. It’s not possible for dolphins to hibernate under water because they must return to the water’s surface at least every 30 minutes to breathe. Researchers discovered that dolphins do not migrate with definitive patterns, but they are known to move seasonally. The Blue Wave Adventures group consists of marine biologists who have spent decades working directly with dolphins and understand the animals winter behavior. Do Dolphins Hibernate? Unlike the majority of sea life creatures, dolphins breathe with lungs. Their breathing respiratory systems are not involuntary like a human, so they must be conscious...