So last night (15/09/2010...also Mexican Independence Day) was my first night turtle patrol via quad bike. This time Christian was my partner and we say 3 TURTLES! One turtle was in the middle of laying her eggs so I got to actually catch the eggs as she was laying them. It was amazing! I tried to get picture but found out too late that I needed an extra light in order to get a good picture. Next time (which may be around 2 am!!!!!!!!!!) I will be prepared!
Since I´ve been here we have managed to release 5 sets of baby turtles! Everytime I let the little ones go I feel like a camp counselor sending her campers out to face the world. Glad they made it, but super nervous about what lies ahead for the little guys...especially the huge wave up ahead. Releasing them never gets old though. We´ll see if I am singing the same tune at the end of my stay here.
Camp life. Hmmmm well camp life during the day is still pretty relaxed. We normally get about one task during the day (cleaning bathrooms, raking the property, scrubbing kitchen stuff) and then we are on our own to swim in the ocean, read a book, whatever!
As I said before, I might be going out early this morning bc the conditions are just right (windy and quarter moon). Wish me luck! I´ll post pics later!
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