A Graceful Goodbye

At last, the eagle ray turned toward the open blue and began to glide away.

Blu did not chase after it. He stayed where he was and watched the great spotted wings rise and fall more slowly as the ray disappeared into the distance.

Because Blu had given the ray space, he had seen it search the sand, lift into the water, glide freely, and even show him the pale underside of its body.

Sometimes the most amazing ocean encounters happen when we simply watch and let wild animals be wild.

“Goodbye, beautiful flyer,” Blu whispered. “Thanks for letting me visit your world.”