Guided Journal
for use on whale and dolphin trips

Since 1999, I have been taking people on journeys to swim with humpback whales and dolphins. Most of us embark on these journeys for the exquisite bliss that occurs when in the water with these magnificent cetaceans. One of the things I've learned while facilitating these trips is that along with the bliss, there is also the importance of the physicality of the experience itself, the often deeply emotional reactions to the experience, the mundane and not always fun part of learning to live in a small community of people on a boat, and the sweeping spiritual transformation that can occur from the entirety of the experience. This journal was created to help support each of us as we prepare for such journeys with cetaceans, while were are actually there, and also to integrate our learnings and experiences as we "re-enter" our worlds back home. The journal is paginated and divided into three phases (before, during and after our journeys), and includes questions to ponder and write about, inspiring quotes, suggestions and issues to consider, and additional blank pages per section and in the back. There is also an addendum of flower essence suggestions and descriptions to support each phase of your trip experiences.

Though the journal was originally written for my own trip participants, it is relevant to and can be highly supportive for anyone embarking on any experience with whales or dolphins. May it serve you, and may you have splendid experiences with the whale and dolphins!