News Article:
Aruba Turtle Picture making Headlines in NYC

Eagle Beach – May 02, 2006 Long time Aruba visitor since 1971 and Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa guest for many years Gigi Alpers of Rego Park, NY received Best Shot Award from her local New York City newspaper Newsday for a great picture during last year’s Aruba Turtle Season. “We are early beach walkers who had the privilege to witness the unusual sight of a leatherback sea turtle digging a nest to lay its eggs in the sand during the day – usually a nighttime occurrence” says Gigi Alpers. Gigi proudly shared her newspaper article with resort staff upon her return visit to Aruba last week.

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