Getting up close to whales is nothing new for writer/photographer and Farewell Travels contributor, Michael Kundu. He has been involved with orca conservation and protection projects since the late 90s. But this trip was special, as his wife, Nola (who caught this amazing 34 seconds on film) and two teenage sons were all together sea kayaking in Johnstone Strait in British Columbia, Canada.Take a look.

Photo by Doreen Bourasaw

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