So yeah, I know I haven’t really been around but I can’t help it. I planned my turtle camps a week from each other but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the first two camps at SK Mangkok and SK Pulau Redang were held on 6 consecutive days. And that REALLY explains why you’re seeing cobwebs on this blog :D

The first turtle camp at SK Mangkok were held on 3 consecutive afternoons because there were classes in the mornings. We traveled from the university to the school during lunch and carried out our turtle-related activities until about 5pm before heading back to campus.

There were about 43 participants which comprised of Standard 5 and 6 students. We put up a very simple exhibition which consisted of a set of specially designed and printed A3 posters, some specimens and a taxidermied hawksbill turtle.

Viewing exhibits

We didn’t have enough time for all our activities and games but the essential ones were carried out, e.g. they drew posters, we had a quiz, some performances, and most importantly, everybody promised not to eat turtle and terrapin eggs for the rest of their lives!

Poster-drawing competition

The second turtle camp was held in Redang Island, from Thursday to Saturday. There were altogether 70 participants but this group of students were more easily managed than the earlier group. But that was probably because the two accompanying teachers were often checking them out to make sure that they behaved themselves :D

SK Pulau Redang kids

There are 2 more turtle camps, one in Perhentian Island and the final camp will be at SK Penarik in Setiu. Till then, I don’t think I would have time for decent blog posts, but I know you will be entertained by my cutie pie sister :D

P/S: You may also pledge NOT to eat turtle and terrapin eggs for the rest of your life here. We are hoping to collect 1 million signatures by February 2009.