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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lauren Taylor

A surprisingly quiet summer break with the highest tides – and freshest lobster

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A fin and the dark grey curve emerge from the water, ducking back down just as quickly. The pelting rain has given way to a misty sky, the light peaking through parting clouds, just in time for our small eight-seater boat to spot a minke whale.

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