Whale Water

Last Sunday, The Whale got wet—not from ocean but from rain, blasted out of the great blowhole in the sky.

Its matte dove-gray skin was made darkly shiny. Its sandy cement ridges were made muddy.

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But this whale’s natural habitat is on dry land. You can see it in certain adaptations, like quick-drying surfaces and a dedicated rain spout. Not 20 minutes after Sunday’s showers stopped, The Whale was nearly dry.

So if you want to see The Whale take a swim, your surest bet is to brave a little water yourself.

David S. Ingalls Rink (“The Whale”)
73 Sachem St, New Haven (map)

Written and photographed by Dan Mims.