Ididn’t know it was possible to cry underwater. It was one of the many unexpected experiences French Polynesia left me with. Before the male humpback searching for a mate appeared, I heard the hauntingly beautiful melodies getting louder, vibrating through my entire body as he sang at various frequencies that echoed in the ocean around me. Suddenly, a dark shadow in the distance slowly came into view. It was one of the most incredible moments of my life. premium subscribers only

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