It was just one of those days…. mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures, and calm conditions.  I got out earlier as planned, and was immediately greeted by a big turtle right in front of Kam I!  I paddled south with it, while it leisurely swam for about ten minutes or so, then paddled in my usual northerly direction.  The ocean was so calm and perfect and the top of Haleakala was completely clear with a golden glow.  I paddled down to the boat ramp and when I arrived, I was the only one there.  I sat on my board, hoping some turtles would appear, but I wasn’t seeing any.  I was about to leave the area when turtle #1 appeared in front of me!  Then turtle #2 surfaced.  I paddled out farther and suddenly I was surrounded by three turtles!  Then I paddled north and found myself in the middle of four turtles! I was ecstatic!  I was about to leave when SIX turtles surfaced all around me! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better than that….a little farther out I was again surrounded by three big turtles!  That was 19 turtles in all, counting the one at Kam I.  It was a true turtlefest!  By the time I headed back, an on shore wind had kicked up and the ocean got somewhat choppy.  It was a good workout going back.  By the time I went for my swim, the wind had backed off again and the conditions were smooth.  All in all, it was a great day at the beach!  I love those turtles!