Glyfada, 28/08/2006      

Dear All,

Days go by here at the rescue center, turtles arriving by the bunch. We have now 21 turtles split in 19 loggerheads and 2 greens.

On the 10th of this months we has released "Theodora". She was fitted with a satellite transmitter but she got too stressed so it was removed. She left from a beach near Cape Sounion. Unfortunately she was stranded in Epidaure near Corinth. She returned "home" safely and she is eating again. We found in her faeces some fishng line and plastic amongst some sea grass. We are hoping to see her off soon.

After Pavlouko, we collected Odisseas, Samson (huge monster reaching 84,7cm curved carapace length), Leonidas and Ikaros (entangled in fishing line and one flipper about to fall off). Sad stories but all the volunteers are here to help them get better.

 We also "released" Lauren to the real life. Safe travelling.

Beckie and Sarah stayed over for 3 days on their return from "Kip" (Archelon project in Kiparissia in the Peloponese). They gave us a hand to feed the turtles. Thanks...

A few others stopped on their way back home. Hi to Nicolas and Vanessa, it was was nice to have you around. Next came Ben (Bin Ben) and Sabine from Gythio. They left me some photos and music. Thanks loads for giving a hand.

Today, Theresa arrived from Crete to complete the team. Welcome :)

Below you will find some pictures of our patients :

Odisseas (Mieke)                                 Pavlouko upon arrival (Mieke)

Hoping you are all well and happy :)

Until then take care...

Have a great day and See ya 'round

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