Yep, cruising along the highway between South Dakota and Nebraska, we saw a dark something in the road ahead. that looked like a piece of rubber tire from a truck. I was busy chatting about the train that was racing down the track along side of us, when my husband made comment that he just saw a turtle. I immediately said “no way”…figured it was a joke, and two seconds later, we did the fancy highway reverse u turn thing and before me was a Snappin’ Green Ninja Turtle!
I first, must explain, that this part of South Dakota is more like Nebraska, flat with corn growing on one side of the road and rail road tracks on the other with beef grazing everywhere. No lake, ponds or streams except for irrigation in the corn field as the turtle bore evidence to mud, water and grass.
I jumped out of the car with camera in hand, checked for traffic and quickly approached the Ninja Baby..wow..did I get a surprise..He did not retreat into his shell but stood his ground , with his head raised and turned to face me. Aggressive..that is the correct word. he had an aggressive attitude about life which at this point in time included me and my camera. I just kept taking photos and talking to this turtle and got close enough to herd him across the road back into the corn field before a truck and trailer came zooming by.
I retreated to the car, buckled up and sat in amazement at what and where you can find a new discovery in nature.
Behold the Turtle..He makes progress only when he stick his neck out…James Bryant Conant.
Thanks for reading my post..hope it brings a little smile to your face as you think about the turtles in your life.. So grateful to the Lord for all his creations..
Syl
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