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A beautiful natural experience that turned into a disappointing night
Turtle Conservation Project Turtle Watch的点评
点评：Watching a sea turtle come ashore to lay her eggs should be one of those rare experiences that stays in your memory for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, our visit to Turtle Watch turned out to be memorable for all the wrong ones.
My wife and I arrived expecting a quiet, respectful experience where visitors could observe nature without disturbing it. We understood that patience was necessary and that protecting the turtles should always come first. What we did not expect was the complete lack of consideration shown by so many visitors.
The organisation of the groups was confusing from the beginning. We were given numbered tickets, supposedly to control the number of people entering the beach. However, having a number on a piece of paper means very little if nobody properly manages the crowds. There was a long wait, and the experience involved sitting around for hours before finally getting the opportunity to see a turtle.
Visitors are clearly instructed to use only red lights and keep their phones switched off or away. These rules exist for a very good reason: the turtles are extremely sensitive to artificial light and human disturbance. Yet people constantly ignored them. Phone screens were lighting up, people were checking social media, playing games and using their phones despite repeated reminders from the guides.
But the most disappointing part came when the turtle finally appeared.
Our group was very small, just my wife and me. Yet when it was our turn, people from other groups rushed forward, pushed past others and completely ignored the group arrangements. Around 30 people seemed more interested in getting the perfect photograph than respecting the animal or allowing others to enjoy the moment.
The same situation happened again with the following groups. Even families with children were pushed aside by people trying to get closer for photographs. It was honestly uncomfortable to watch.
What should have been a peaceful encounter with wildlife became a competition between tourists trying to get the best picture. At that point, I started wondering whether some people had come to appreciate nature at all.
I also feel that the guides and organisers need to take much more responsibility for controlling the situation. Repeating instructions is simply not enough when visitors continue to ignore them. Clear rules need to be properly enforced, especially during such a sensitive wildlife experience.
I completely understand that this is a conservation project and that the people involved may be volunteers doing their best. However, if visitors are allowed to behave this way, what is the real purpose of all those rules?
The turtle and the natural surroundings were beautiful. Sadly, human behaviour completely overshadowed what should have been a special experience.
My advice: Bring plenty of patience, some water and perhaps a book to keep yourself occupied during the long wait. A long-sleeved shirt is also a good idea, as it can get windy on the beach at night.
I appreciate the importance of turtle conservation, but based on our experience, I cannot recommend this particular tourist experience. Wildlife deserves respect, and visitors should be given the opportunity to observe it without turning the beach into a crowd of people fighting for photographs.
My wife and I arrived expecting a quiet, respectful experience where visitors could observe nature without disturbing it. We understood that patience was necessary and that protecting the turtles should always come first. What we did not expect was the complete lack of consideration shown by so many visitors.
The organisation of the groups was confusing from the beginning. We were given numbered tickets, supposedly to control the number of people entering the beach. However, having a number on a piece of paper means very little if nobody properly manages the crowds. There was a long wait, and the experience involved sitting around for hours before finally getting the opportunity to see a turtle.
Visitors are clearly instructed to use only red lights and keep their phones switched off or away. These rules exist for a very good reason: the turtles are extremely sensitive to artificial light and human disturbance. Yet people constantly ignored them. Phone screens were lighting up, people were checking social media, playing games and using their phones despite repeated reminders from the guides.
But the most disappointing part came when the turtle finally appeared.
Our group was very small, just my wife and me. Yet when it was our turn, people from other groups rushed forward, pushed past others and completely ignored the group arrangements. Around 30 people seemed more interested in getting the perfect photograph than respecting the animal or allowing others to enjoy the moment.
The same situation happened again with the following groups. Even families with children were pushed aside by people trying to get closer for photographs. It was honestly uncomfortable to watch.
What should have been a peaceful encounter with wildlife became a competition between tourists trying to get the best picture. At that point, I started wondering whether some people had come to appreciate nature at all.
I also feel that the guides and organisers need to take much more responsibility for controlling the situation. Repeating instructions is simply not enough when visitors continue to ignore them. Clear rules need to be properly enforced, especially during such a sensitive wildlife experience.
I completely understand that this is a conservation project and that the people involved may be volunteers doing their best. However, if visitors are allowed to behave this way, what is the real purpose of all those rules?
The turtle and the natural surroundings were beautiful. Sadly, human behaviour completely overshadowed what should have been a special experience.
My advice: Bring plenty of patience, some water and perhaps a book to keep yourself occupied during the long wait. A long-sleeved shirt is also a good idea, as it can get windy on the beach at night.
I appreciate the importance of turtle conservation, but based on our experience, I cannot recommend this particular tourist experience. Wildlife deserves respect, and visitors should be given the opportunity to observe it without turning the beach into a crowd of people fighting for photographs.
翻译：目睹海龟爬上岸来产卵，本应是一段因种种美好缘由而永驻心间的珍贵体验。可惜的是，我们这次参观“海龟守望站”的经历却因种种糟糕的原因而令人记忆深刻。
我和妻子原以为这会是一场宁静且充满敬意的体验，游客们能在不打扰自然的前提下近距离观察海龟。我们也明白耐心必不可少，保护海龟永远都应置于首位。我们始料未及的是，这么多游客竟然毫无顾及之心。
从一开始，人群的组织就混乱不堪。我们拿到了带编号的票券，据说是为了控制进入海滩的人数。然而，如果没人妥善管理人群，手里有一张带编号的纸也毫无用处。大家排了很长时间的队，最终等了数小时才得以见到海龟。游客们被明确要求只能使用红色灯光，并且必须关闭手机或将手机收好。这些规定的出台有着非常重要的理由：海龟对人造光以及人类的打扰极其敏感。然而，人们却总是无视这些规定。尽管导游反复提醒，手机屏幕依旧亮个不停，人们继续刷社交媒体、玩游戏，继续使用手机。
最令人失望的一幕发生在海龟终于出现之时。我们这一组人很少，只有我和妻子两人。然而轮到我们时，其他组的人蜂拥而上，挤开其他人，完全无视了组与组之间的秩序安排。大概有30个人似乎更热衷于拍出完美的照片，而非尊重动物或让其他人也能享受这一刻。
随后的几组人也遇到了同样的情况。就连带着孩子的家庭也被那些想要凑近拍照的人挤到了一边。说实话，看着挺让人不舒服的。
本应是一场与野生动物的和谐邂逅，结果却变成了游客们争夺最佳拍摄机位的竞赛。就在那时，我开始怀疑有些人到底是不是真心来欣赏大自然的。
我还觉得，导游和活动组织者理应承担更多责任来掌控局面。当游客们依旧漠视指示时，反复强调命令显然远远不够。必须切实执行明确的规则才行。尤其是在这种与野生动物亲密接触的场合。
我完全理解这是一个保护项目，参与的人士可能都是竭尽全力的志愿者。然而，如果游客可以如此行事，那那些规定的存在意义又是什么呢？
那只海龟以及周围的自然环境都十分美丽。可惜的是，人类的行为完全破坏了本应属于一次难忘的体验。
我的建议：带上足够的耐心吧。带些水，再带一本书，这样在漫长的等待中也能打发时间。穿一件长袖衬衫也是个好主意，因为夜晚的海滩上风会很大。
我明白保护海龟的重要性，但根据我们的经验，我并不推荐这种旅游项目。野生动物值得被尊重，游客们也应该有机会观察它们，而不至于让海滩变成一堆争着拍照的人群。
我和妻子原以为这会是一场宁静且充满敬意的体验，游客们能在不打扰自然的前提下近距离观察海龟。我们也明白耐心必不可少，保护海龟永远都应置于首位。我们始料未及的是，这么多游客竟然毫无顾及之心。
从一开始，人群的组织就混乱不堪。我们拿到了带编号的票券，据说是为了控制进入海滩的人数。然而，如果没人妥善管理人群，手里有一张带编号的纸也毫无用处。大家排了很长时间的队，最终等了数小时才得以见到海龟。游客们被明确要求只能使用红色灯光，并且必须关闭手机或将手机收好。这些规定的出台有着非常重要的理由：海龟对人造光以及人类的打扰极其敏感。然而，人们却总是无视这些规定。尽管导游反复提醒，手机屏幕依旧亮个不停，人们继续刷社交媒体、玩游戏，继续使用手机。
最令人失望的一幕发生在海龟终于出现之时。我们这一组人很少，只有我和妻子两人。然而轮到我们时，其他组的人蜂拥而上，挤开其他人，完全无视了组与组之间的秩序安排。大概有30个人似乎更热衷于拍出完美的照片，而非尊重动物或让其他人也能享受这一刻。
随后的几组人也遇到了同样的情况。就连带着孩子的家庭也被那些想要凑近拍照的人挤到了一边。说实话，看着挺让人不舒服的。
本应是一场与野生动物的和谐邂逅，结果却变成了游客们争夺最佳拍摄机位的竞赛。就在那时，我开始怀疑有些人到底是不是真心来欣赏大自然的。
我还觉得，导游和活动组织者理应承担更多责任来掌控局面。当游客们依旧漠视指示时，反复强调命令显然远远不够。必须切实执行明确的规则才行。尤其是在这种与野生动物亲密接触的场合。
我完全理解这是一个保护项目，参与的人士可能都是竭尽全力的志愿者。然而，如果游客可以如此行事，那那些规定的存在意义又是什么呢？
那只海龟以及周围的自然环境都十分美丽。可惜的是，人类的行为完全破坏了本应属于一次难忘的体验。
我的建议：带上足够的耐心吧。带些水，再带一本书，这样在漫长的等待中也能打发时间。穿一件长袖衬衫也是个好主意，因为夜晚的海滩上风会很大。
我明白保护海龟的重要性，但根据我们的经验，我并不推荐这种旅游项目。野生动物值得被尊重，游客们也应该有机会观察它们，而不至于让海滩变成一堆争着拍照的人群。
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