By Barna Achebe
If you were to ask people to prioritise the things in their life that they felt were important, they will talk about things like money and possessions. Unfortunately, modern society puts a lot of pressure on people to keep up with their neighbours and have the same things that they have. That fancy car and that large house are usually at the top of the list of things that people want to have and it is unfortunate, because in reality, these things are not going to make you really happy. Life is for living and it is to be enjoyed and you can do none of these two things if you’re spending your time working so hard that you don’t have the time and energy to spend with your family.
The common excuse for not spending quality time with family is that you don’t have the time and if you do it, it’s almost impossible to find something that the whole family can enjoy and do together. You can no longer use this excuse because whale watching in Eden has now become a popular pastime and families from all over the country are taking advantage of this excellent opportunity. Whale watching can bring a positive aspect into your life and it is an excellent way for families to come together. The following are just some of the many benefits of doing so.
- It brings you closer to nature – We are so caught up in the living our lives that we forget to look up and really appreciate what Mother Nature is offering us. It’s all out there if we would just look up from our smart phones and computers and take the time to experience something that is truly exciting. Getting out onto the open sea and searching for these fantastic mammals is an experience that every family should enjoy together.
- It promotes conservation efforts – When you go whale watching, you were doing your bit to help protect them and to raise money and awareness that can go towards conservation efforts. The more people there are to appreciate these fantastic mammals, the higher the awareness. Whales face environmental issues every single day through the pollution of our oceans with plastic and fossil fuels like oil.
If you really want to experience new and exciting things in your life and to bring your family unit closer together, then whale watching is definitely for you.
