No knowing much about local medical customs or coverage and with limited dental and Spanish knowledge, we made off for the dentist's office. Turtle Nesting was the order of the day at Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. Each mature females Green Turtle older than 35 years old, is capable of laying about 100 eggs at a time. We had to hurry, as the park rangers only allowed 80 people on the beach at one time and we were to be off the beach in two hours or less. Bingo, after about 45 minutes, we came upon a Green Turtle laying her eggs.
Turtle are among the oldest living animals on earth.
And Tortuguero is one of the most important nexting areas in the world. Fortunately, the Costa Rican government is taking step to protect the area and preserve the nesting area of these endangered species. In other news Anthony Welcomes Piper Anthony has welcomed Piper enthusiastically into the house. Dad and Anthony made a project of setting up Piper's crib when Piper came home. Grandma Ivy Arrives Grandmy Ivy is visiting from Honolulu to help Heidi out with the new baby in the house.