Your favorite ferry ride just got a whole lot wilder, you guys
Okay, so I just saw this update, and I mean, it's pretty wild, right? Kersti Muul, who’s super plugged into the orca scene, reported them in the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry lane vicinity off Eagle Harbor, just cruising southbound. This isn't, like, a super rare thing, but it’s always a moment when they show up so close to the main thoroughfare. It makes you just... stop, you know?
### What This Means for Your Commute
I mean, if you were on that Bainbridge ferry this morning, heading towards Colman Dock, you basically won the lottery. Forget the usual existential dread of a Monday morning commute; you got a free whale-watching tour with your latte. For real, I bet traffic on Alaskan Way was even slower than usual, with everyone trying to get a glimpse.
* **Ferry Delays**: Sometimes, if they're really close, ferries might slow down or alter course a little. * **Awe-Inspired Drivers**: People pulling over on Alki or at Discovery Park to watch. * **Photo Ops**: Your Instagram feed is about to get way more exciting than pictures of your coffee.
It just reminds you that even with all the Amazon spheres and rising housing costs, this city is still deeply connected to its wild side. That's Seattle — Rainier's out, everything's forgiven, and sometimes, the orcas just decide to bless your morning commute. It’s like a little secret handshake from the Sound.
Preet Kaur-Sullivan, MiTL Sports Desk.
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