turtle hugging

Turtle hugging in Grand Cayman

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January 22nd 2011
Good day ashore with morning visiting turtle reserve . In the bus we catch a glimpse of the islands wealth, hidden behind high walls, secluded drives and palm trees. Pick up local freesheet newspaper with an intriguing story about harvesting organs for transplants and I wonder if this is the new growth area for the Cayman Islands. Certainly medical tourism must be on the agenda. The story ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Cayman Islands » Grand Cayman

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The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica since 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.... ... read more