In honor of World Turtle Day, celebrated annually since 2000, meet Miguelito, a 103-year-old Giant Galapagos tortoise who lives at the Miguel Valverde Elementary School in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador. He’s holding up well – doesn’t look a day over 101.
This was the first stop Lisa (of Playamart fame!) and I made in Bahia and I think we woke him up. He didn’t seem to mind though since our arrival was almost immediately followed by that of a school boy who came bearing snacks.
Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador, 21-May-2013
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How lucky school kids get to have a turtle as distinguished as Miguelito. Great shot of the boy.
It is a VERY cool thing indeed. The boy felt very much at home with Miguelito.
You certainly captured the moment! Thank you for honoring Miguelito! Thanks, also, for the pingback! LisaZ
Thanks, my pleasure and to you as well!
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Thanks!
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