"A Turtle Story"

© 2013 Have Tea Will Travel

Once again, our little yellow teacup has made it to the shores of Melbourne Beach, FL! On my last visit back in July, I ventured out in the early mornings to search for evidence of the nesting loggerhead turtles that had been there the night before.

 {mama loggerhead tracks in july}   © 2013 Have Tea Will Travel

 {loggerhead nest spotted!}    © 2013 Have Tea Will Travel

This time was different... Not only was the weather milder and my beach walks breezier, there were no nests in sight. Instead, I was left to gather shells and sea glass treasures and imagine where those little turtle hatchlings were now.

One morning I was meandering through downtown Eau Gallie, where I chanced upon an art fair and met local photographer/artist, Carol Hansen - Nature Photography. Her work was stunning - and I got my turtle fix after all!

© 2013 Have Tea Will Travel

I left with a few of her smaller prints and will no doubt catch myself gazing at them over a cup of tea, wishing I had been there firsthand to capture the first footsteps of their remarkable journey, as she had.

Happy sipping,
Viktorija

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Feel free to visit Carol's Website and take a look at more marvelous turtle prints over your next cuppa!