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Katherina Audley

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Biography

If there were such a certification, Katherina Audley would be a certified whale nut. She has traveled the length of North, Central and South America in order to get close to whales. When Katherina is not dangling over the edge of a boat, cooing to the sea beasts, she is in her studio in North Portland plotting the next big adventure.

To find out more about her writing, art projects, news and adventuring, visit: http://www.kpetunia.com

Katherina Audley's Perfect Days

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    Secret Beaches and a Napali Coast Hike

    Start your day with breakfast at a favorite local's joint, Mango Mama's Cafe. Its hot pink zebra stripes make it easy to find. Enjoy a fresh smoothie with honey, ginger, yogurt and enough colorful fruits to festoon Carmen Miranda's hat in style.

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    San Ignacio's Whale Lagoon

    Once a 30-ton gray whale has held you in its gaze while allowing you to rest your hand on its head, your perspective of life will never be the same.

    There is no place on earth where you are more likely to have this experience than on the San Ignacio Lagoon, located on the central Pacific coast of Baja. Every winter, thousands of gray whales migrate to Baja to mate, calve and nurse. The whales relax and grow playful in the safety of the warm, salty lagoon. About 10% of the winter population has a penchant for approaching boats and interacting with the tourists.