Every time the massive body of a humpback whale surfaces next to me, the feeling is indescribable.

There is surprise, there is fear. I feel awe, exhilaration, and joy. Finally, after the moment has passed and the sea returns to its untroubled calm, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude.

Combine these moments with one of the most beautiful seascapes in the world, and I realise how privileged this experience is, and how grateful I am to be here.