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Comment on Vegan Chocolate Marshmallow Surprise Cookies by Chokladkakor med gömda marshmallows | Baked by Becca

Chokladkakor med gömda marshmallows | Baked by Becca — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:12:37 +0000

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Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:42:22 +0000

Enjoyed looking at these seals, and reading what you wrote, except got tears in my eyes and the thought of their decimation. It was great to get *kind of* close to the seals in San Diego when we visited Chris.

Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Dana

Dana — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:57:16 +0000

Yeah, that male was named Misery and certainly lived up to the title. He had mauled several seal pups on the lighthouse’s island before we arrived, and he was stationed RIGHT NEAR our door. Yikes!

Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Christina

Christina — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:42:34 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Mum! Also, it’s super cute that you signed your name

Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Christina

Christina — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:41:31 +0000

Oh, man, Dana! I can’t imagine being super close to one. Apparently, at the other breeding colony I mentioned a child was recently bitten by one because there are no restraints or guides preventing people from getting too close.

Also, interesting thought about preserving their genes. It’s pretty remarkable that they were able to come back so strong after being hunted to near extinction so maybe there’s something to that idea.

Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Anni Gregor

Anni Gregor — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:52:58 +0000

What nice pictures! It is hard to imagine the sheer size of those seals. What nice information to pass on to the reader as well Christina. I like all the information that you so willingly share with the reader.
love your mom Anni

Comment on Thousands of Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park by Dana

Dana — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:56:23 +0000

What a cool sight! I’ve seen a male elephant seal up super close before (when Marty and I spent a night as honorary lighthouse keepers), and I don’t think I ever need to experience that proximity ever again. Those things are HUGE!!

It does seem unfair that only 10% of the males get to sire all those pups, but it must be the seals’ way of ensuring that only the strongest genes get passed forward from generation to generation. Who knows– maybe humans could learn a thing or two from elephant seals?

Comment on Sautéed Hearts of Palm and Tomato Salad by Christina

Christina — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:58:59 +0000

Ooooh, I clearly have some catching up to do on your blog as I didn’t realize you were traveling right now. I’m hoping for some time to do that this evening or tomorrow. Hope your travels are going well wherever you may be!!

Comment on Coastal Trail Hike by Christina

Christina — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:45:09 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Lucille! It’s always nice having you drop by my blog

Comment on Coastal Trail Hike by Christina

Christina — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:44:08 +0000

Awww…it warms my heart to hear you and Marty have been exploring Mother Nature a lot recently! I know you guys have just as much natural beauty to experience and feast your eyes on up there. I can’t wait to someday visit your neck of the woods!