While the larger group did what ever they were doing, two large males came over and gave us a series of very close approaches, rolling under the keel and from stern to bows. Hard not to think of the Bailey's and their 120 days in a raft. But I guess aluminum wasn't deemed tasty enough. The grampus seemed tame in comparison. Explore Flores tomorrow and then survey west and south.
Water seems too warm for right whales.
The smear stretches almost from Azores to Grand Banks. We are nibbling off a piece of it in the next few days as don't fancy being here in winter. Verdant, well cared for, peaceful island. Awesome views, waterfalls, lakes, and flowers with villages nestling on the coast. Export cheese and beef to Lisbon.