Behold the, “Box Turtle”! If this little guy has peaked your interest, please, do read on!
As you might recall from previous posts, I absolutely love Lincoln Park Zoo here in Chicago. It is a zoo, a park, conservatory, serene, calming, and fascinating all in the same space! There is a wonderful little area with turtles that I always like to visit. I love turtles; to me, they have the wisdom of the ages written on their faces. I don’t know why I think this, but I do. On one occasion I didn’t see the turtles in their watery environment. As I looked around to see if I was missing something, a park attendant caught my eye. I asked her where the turtles were hiding.
She noted that the tanks were being cleaned, and that the turtles were hanging out in a few containers, “over there”. Of course I went, “over there” and saw this curious cutie looking around to see when his house remodeling would be complete.
And then it dawned on me; this dear turtle was lovely; his orange, unique patterned shell was wonderful, yet he was unaware of it. This made me think of a similarity between humans and beautiful turtles; their beauty is literally all around them, but they remain unaware. I hope you realize your beauty and wonderment; take a look!!
I so desperately wanted to be a turtle as a child, but alas, like so many other childhood dreams it was not destined to be.
Thanks for the post, Cher, he’s a cute one!
Big hugs, Donna xo
Awh, bless! Did you? That is so sweet, Donna! I love turtles, too! Isn’t he a cutie? His dear little face looking around as if to say, um, are you done fixing my pool, yet? *grin* Thank you, dear!! Big hugs, Cher xo
What a little cutie! I love turtles. Lincoln Park Zoo sounds like a fantastic place to visit. If i ever go to Chicago, it’ll definitely be on my itinerary.
Ah, thank you for your comments! Yes, what a cutie indeed! Oh most definitely; if you visit Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo will not disappoint! It’s lovely all year-round! I love turtles, too! Cher xo
That’s a lovely post. We must never forget how beautiful we are in our uniqueness!
Thank you, Erika! I completely agree! Cher xo
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What a beauty:) And Lincoln Park is a great zoo, as far as zoos go.
A lovely turtle indeed! Agreed my dear!! And the surrounding area is great, isn’t it? Cher xo
Wonderful post!! We too love turtles and Lincoln Park Zoo!!
Ah, thank you, Mandy! Then you know exactly what I mean!! Cher xo
A real beauty, this turtle! So beautifully created… and your wonderful thoughts too, Cher 🙂 <3 Have a great week!
Ah, thank you, Iris! I love turtles! And to you as well!! Love, Cher xo
Turtles rule!!!
They sure do, Teri!! How are you feeling?
Very tired and still coughing 🙁
Ah, I am so sorry to hear that. I sure hope you feel better really soon!! xoxo
I sure hope so! I have an anniversary next week to party for 🙂
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