Today, according to my west coast brother, who knows such things, is "National Sea Serpent Day." Locally, the closest thing we have to a sea serpent is the "Beast of 'Busco." A legendary giant snapping turtle said to inhabit Fulk Lake near Churubusco, Indiana. The first sighting of this beast was in 1948, and it was described as having a head as large as a child's and a body the size of a rowboat. You can Google more about it, and even see a video, or visit Churubusco during Turtle Days to learn more. The Turtle Days Festival is held in June so, if you start now, you have plenty of time to train your turtle for the 2026 races.
But the Beast of 'Busco isn't really a sea serpent. For that you will have to travel to Loch Ness in Scotland. If you are incredibly lucky you might catch a glimpse of Nessie, aka the Loch Ness Monster. There have been many "sightings" over the years. The fact that there is a nearby Scotch Whiskey distillery may have been a contributing factor sometimes. If you consume enough of the local Scotch you may be pretty sure you have spotted her. Drink a little more and you won't even care. But never, never, never claim not to believe in Nessie. The locals will be mightily offended.
As a bonus, if you gaze out over Lock Ness, even if you never see the monster, you will be rewarded with a fabulous view. Can you tell that I love Scotland?
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