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the big turtle of Galapagos

The big turtle of Galapagos. Turtles, in general, are not good at communicating  with anyone, at least those odd figures who talk a lot and sometimes sing The big turtle of the Galapagos does remember  when a big storm had blown over the world and many ships had run ashore on the island She had been ashore laying egg in a hollow and when she emerged, her way to the ocean was blocked by broken ships, big chests sailors used to carry  around since they had no shells  He appeared in front of her, a man in linen trousers said he would help her and began clearing the beach, talking at the same time as humans tend to do His name was Carlos Hamsun, and he wore linen trousers and matching shirt, since he was alone and had no servant, his trousers were rather dirty Nothing much happens in a turtle's life, but  when  something happens, it remembers like having  a picture taken, a photo that never fades Since she had spent years when not laying eggs, there was not much to tell, that is why she remembered Carlos Hamsun, humans have bad memories and needs individual name, especially now with so many  tourist hogging the beach, making it difficult find a suitable hollow to lay eggs. Not that she lays eggs anymore, but she likes to go ashore dig a hole and rest a bit, which is not easy now that a bloody zoologist has made her famous 

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Date: 7/7/2024 8:33:00 AM
I know I adore the Turtles I actually recuse them many blessings to you
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