Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Turning Turtle

Following on from yesterday's post, more about Kemp's Ridley. In the Gulf of Mexico is a pretty little island, Isla Porfol.
The turtles swim in the clear blue waters and are cherished by the locals. 

On this day every year, they celebrate El Dia de la Tortuga . [The Day Of The Turtle] with a massive carnival. Dancing, singing and feasting.

But remember, if they were not Mexican but French, the people of Isla Porfol might call today the Day of the Fish...


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  1. Jean1 April 2025 at 08:35

    I was describing the situation with the turtles to my OH and couldn’t believe I was hearing myself. The plight of the turtles seemed to epitomise the plight of all people and wildlife that depend on the goodwill of decent folk but decency is a thing of the past in the US government. Yet all in the name of a false decency, false ethics. If only it were all just a "poisson d'avril" and we could wake up to a Trumpless normality tomorrow.

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  2. Kezzie1 April 2025 at 08:35

    Pretty pictures. I don't quite understand the French reference.x

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    1. Angela1 April 2025 at 13:26

      Check out Poisson d'Avril , and today's date!

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  3. Between Me and You1 April 2025 at 09:38

    Have we been April fooled!!???

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    1. Angela1 April 2025 at 13:26

      You have!

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    2. Jean1 April 2025 at 16:30

      Haha! I can’t believe I actually googled Isla Porfol!
      Well done !!

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    3. Angela1 April 2025 at 16:50

      🤣🤣🤣 and you were the one who actually mentioned poisson d'Avril too!

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  4. Anonymous1 April 2025 at 10:29

    Is it organised by that famous lady, Flora Poli?

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    1. Angela1 April 2025 at 13:28

      Check out this blog for April 1st 2015

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  5. Angela1 April 2025 at 11:08

    Your comments will be published after midday

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  6. Barwitzki1 April 2025 at 11:14

    Ahhh nice.
    Tortuga – I have to smile and immediately think of Pirates of the Caribbean. Forgive me, I've never been to the South Seas... but I'm completely impressed by the turtles.
    When we were in Sardinia, there was a turtle breeding center, which was very nice to see, and when I got home, I immediately got some fabric with all sorts of turtles and sewed cute little bags. It was a joy.
    Love to you from Viola

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  7. Anonymous1 April 2025 at 13:17

    And Happy Huntigowk Day to you! Catriona

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    1. Angela1 April 2025 at 13:31

      I just checked up this Scots word. And the tradition of giving a sealed letter for the gowk (cuckoo/foolish person) to deliver! A lovely new word. Thanks C

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  8. Bushlady1 April 2025 at 19:24

    I had forgotten that we learned the French version, Poisson d'Avril when I was at school. It is even the same expression in Quebec, I believe.

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  9. Bless2 April 2025 at 02:26

    I will simply quote a line from the poem, "The Fool's Prayer" by Edward Rowland Sill:
    "O Lord,
    Be merciful to me, a fool!"

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