“I saw a pair of otters on the beach this morning,” she told Rowan, snapping back to the present. “It was really brilliant.”
“Oh! The big one and the little one?” Rowan said. “I’ve seen them. They’re quite tame. There are a couple of pairs on the island. They usually stay away from the crowds though.”
“I was sitting still—they didn’t realise I was there until the last minute. We had quite the conversation. One came right up to me and sniffed my face.” Lin felt herself break out into a big smile again at the memory.
“Wow, that’s fantastic!” Rowan sounded as thrilled as Lin was. “I’ve never heard of them doing that before. They’re a bit of a secret—they tend to avoid the crowds, so only the locals know they’re here. Tourists tend to mistake them for seals if they see them swimming.” She p
