Into the unknown


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Published: April 10th 2013
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A week into our wildlife adventure and we still had another three days to go. What I'd hoped would be a leisurely ten days had so far turned out to be anything but! It had been a hive of activity, involving chilly early mornings and hot, sunny days in the open-air, with much hurtling around in jeeps or bumping along on cycle rickshaws. It had been exhausting, educational and exhilarating in almost... Read Full Entry



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Pied Kingfisher

After an unsuccessful dive into the river
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Turtle

Believed to be an Indian Roofed Turtle
Because I'm only old on the outside!Because I'm only old on the outside!
Because I'm only old on the outside!

If our young guide Gajendra can wear his hat the wrong way round, so can I! (Photo courtesy of the 'Grey haired nomads')
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Chambal National Sanctuary

A stop for tea during the river safari.
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Chambal National Sanctuary

Sunset on the river.
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LBJ

A 'Little Brown Job' in birders' parlance.
Chambal Safari LodgeChambal Safari Lodge
Chambal Safari Lodge

Two of the bungalows . Beware: mine, on the right ("Skimmer") suffered from early morning noise from defecating fruit bats roosting above.
Chambal Safari LodgeChambal Safari Lodge
Chambal Safari Lodge

The nightly fire-pit.



11th April 2013

Great photos
I enjoy seeing your updates...
11th April 2013

Welcome!
Thanks. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the blogs. And now I see that I can enjoy yours too - better late than never, eh?! A great start. I look forward to reading more.
28th April 2013
In the village

THIS. IS. BEAUTIFUL.
Just spotted this in the forum on kids' photos. Gorgeous!
28th April 2013
In the village

The village girl
Yes, she was so natural and asked me to take her photo. I'm arranging to send a copy to her. It's one of my favourite pictures from our entire trip. Glad you like it too.

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