Yesterday we saw the motherlode of turtles at Clifton Gorge.

First, we discovered the fun nature center, featuring all kinds of live native turtles, fish, wildlife, and natural history.

Later in our hike, we saw huge leatherbacks and others basking on the usual outcropping in the Blue Hole.  (You’ll have to take my word for it).

We saw some fascinating insect life, fungi, and the always interesting natural rock structures.

The wildflowers were ablaze with color.

The rapids thunder down through the deep ancient gorge to become a tranquil river full of aquatic life.

Later, we paid our respects to our perpetually sleeping friend Mister Eko at Dark Star Books.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen him awake.