Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Roaring of the Lions

Have you ever heard a sea lion? There's a reason they're called lions. They roar. Imagine a full-throated sea lion roar, multiplied by a hundred (at least!) echoing back at you. Okay, it's hard to imagine. But it is loud!

At sea lion caves, you take an elevator to a viewing platform. You are inside the cave, and all you can hear are the sea lions. I wouldn't even try to talk.
Outside you might see this
Or this:
But what you came to see is this:

It's really impressive, an experience best experienced, not read about. Check it out if you are ever on the Oregon Coast. It's worth the drive.

If you can't go in person (or even if you can), check out their website. Don't forget to take the sea lion challenge! I passed :) See you at the beach!

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