The images presented were taken in the 1990's. Taken as prints, there is degradation when going from print to digital images. Also, where we were traveling sometimes delayed processing for weeks or months and humidity played havoc with the undeveloped film. Still, I wanted to share our experiences through the pictures we took.
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July 1996. A few things we noticed as we made our way across the Atlantic: There were days when we saw nothing in the water between Bermuda and Azores. No wildlife, no ships. It was the loneliest expanse of water we’ve experienced. In contrast, the water around the Azores teamed with life. Many birds, several varieties of dolphin swimming in large pods, whales, seemingly limitless fish, freighters, fishing, and research vessels. Phosphorescence was very bright most of the way across. Its fluorescent green color lit the black water at night as if someone had flipped a switch. One night I looked over the side when I thought I saw something. I heard the familiar blow and then saw a streak. I stood up, and we were surrounded by streaks. They reminded me of the vapor trail left during a shuttle launch. For minutes 10 to 15 dolphins entertained me as they drew lines and tight donut-like circles in the water. One display made me say ‘wow’ out loud. It was as if they met under the boat and, on cue, streaked away, putting Bijou in the center of a starburst. It was the best light show I’d ever seen.  Simple chart of the Azores roughly 1,000 miles west of Portugal.
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