Turtle Spotting

When we got back from the Aitutaki Liftoff I decided to go out in the single kayak again to see if I could spot a turtle. Apparently there are plenty in the lagoon at present and another kayaker said he saw one the day before across the other side from us near the main island.

It took me no time at all to cross over the 1km or so to a navigation pole then I turned back into a stiff 25 Knot headwind. It was a bit harder and slower on the paddle back. Then I saw what looked like a piece of cardboard floating in the water but this had a head popping up for air! I had found my turtle. As I got closer, it took a couple more breaths and then turned its head to see me when I was about 4m away. In a flash it dived and paddled away. At least I saw one.

The trip back was a bit challenging but ended up being just over 2km of paddling in 30 minutes. Certainly good exercise.

We then cooked up a storm for lunch using the last of the toast bread for French Toast, 6 rashers of bacon and yet another couple of bananas cooked on the BBQ.


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