Tigers and Everything Else!

This has to be the picture that symbolizes India and is the vision that remains with me to confirm the beauty of India--the land, the monuments, the animals and the people.






I arrived home this morning. The internet just did not exist except at the one lodge so I wish I could have kept a daily diary of the most fascinating trip I have taken. But let me share some of the pictures and events and that made this such a wonderful trip.

The picture below shows one of the cubs we saw just as the sun was setting. There were other animals also and each of the three game parks we visited offered beautiful accommodations with excellent cuisine!

So I went for the tigers and they were wonderful but I fell in love with the country and the beautiful people.
This mustard was everywhere. They can fit an amazing number of people in their vehicles.
The sights at the market were so colorful and there always seemed to be a market. As beautiful as the market, the people were the truly outstanding call to India.

Tigers and Everything Else

The nature reserves are amazing and the animals so different from others I have seen in Africa. It is great to enjoy the differences.
This monkey's face could only be loved by its Mom.

Who would believe that deer are one of the major types of animals that we would be our goal on safari.

And then we did find the first tigers so please take a look. We sighted these from elephant back. We are still hoping to find more!

In Search of the Tiger

We made it from Delhi to Kanha, the first reserve we are to visit. We can't wait to start out in search of the tiger. But to make having to wait to until the morning game drive after our arrival we are shown to our gorgeous tent overlooking the river.
Tent is really not the first word you would describe when you see our accommodations. Please take a look at the beautiful setting.
Finally we are off in search of tigers and the elephants begin to look for the tigers.
Of course, the thing to remember is that a safari is not just about one animal but we almost forgot as we are so focused on the tiger. There are lots of great animals.
The peacock is the national bird of India.
We are heading out to look for more game but also to view the incredible forest.

Delhi-the Sounds & Color are Fantastic

Delhi started out this morning as a beautiful big city with wide boulevards and arches.
At lunch we went to the Imperial and the old culture began to become more apparent. The hotel is amazing and brings back the formal days of the British occupancy. Then on to the memorial where Gandhi was shot. They have even recreated his footsteps to where he last spoke and then was shot.

Finally we went on a peddicab ride through the old city. How else can you feel the sights and sounds of the throng of people, animals and cars!
Here are some of the amazing sights of the controlled chaos!

Finally take a look at the city wiring as we waive good bye and head for the tiger camps tomorrow. I am just hoping for internet as well as tigers!

India--Is this really happening?

I have dreamed of India forever and this year for my birthday I did a "soul retreat" where I saw myself there. However, never did I imagine that I would actually be there in search of tigers. But here I am in Newark--not such a bad place and certainly better than JFK awaiting my 15 hour flight and arrival to Delhi tomorrow night. Getting away is always the hardest but once you enter the airport you know that you will exit someplace completely different. I can't wait to see a new world and share with you. India is a mystery that reflects into the deepest mysteries. I look forward to great photo opportunities. Check back!