The first time we saw the leatherback turtle I thought we were pretty lucky, but the second time I felt very privileged. We went back to the same turtle beach yesterday with a couple from Vernon BC, whom we met in Boquete. This time we didn't have to wait long as the first time as she came ashore shortly after it got dark. This one was a bit smaller than the first, only 800 lbs!!!! It was a similar experience as we watched her finish her nest. But this time she dug a couple of false nests, supposedly to confuse any would be predators looking for her eggs. We walked with her into the crashing surf in the pitch dark. Amazing.
We only have a couple of days left on our trip before heading back to Whitehorse. We are anxious to see the kids and grand kids. It's been a great trip and I hope the blog has given you some insight to the countries we have been through.
