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December 27th 2008
Published: December 27th 2008
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About 2 months ago, I read about the Periyar Tiger Trail, a 3-day hiking & camping excursion in Periyar Tiger Reserve, a sustainable eco-tourism venture run by the state forest department. They have employed former poachers to guide treks, which provides income for the park, decent employment for the poachers and a few other locals, a way for tourists to get deep out into the Indian wilderness (a ... Read Full Entry



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I am embarking on a journey from Traverse City, Michigan, to Mysore, India. I am taking 4 months to myself, away from my sweet love, my old dog, my career, my worldly possessions, and so on. The internet being what it is, for better or worse, I remain connected. This blog will be one medium for that. Stay tuned.... full info
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Massive schools of massive tadpolesMassive schools of massive tadpoles
Massive schools of massive tadpoles
Bushwhacking through giant prickly lantana bushesBushwhacking through giant prickly lantana bushes
Bushwhacking through giant prickly lantana bushes
Break timeBreak time
Break time
Disgusting muddy feetDisgusting muddy feet
Disgusting muddy feet
British John and his camera. British John and his camera.
British John and his camera.
He had a great camera and video, and he promised to sent me a set of his pictures & video.
Break time. Break time.
Break time.
Note flip-flopped gun-holding guide for the 5 mile+ hike up the high mountain.
Having a bit of fun swinging on a monkey branchHaving a bit of fun swinging on a monkey branch
Having a bit of fun swinging on a monkey branch
More branch swingingMore branch swinging
More branch swinging
View from the top of the mountainView from the top of the mountain
View from the top of the mountain
Self-portrait at the topSelf-portrait at the top
Self-portrait at the top
View of the lakes from the topView of the lakes from the top
View of the lakes from the top
Campfire, attempt to dry dirty wet muddy shoesCampfire, attempt to dry dirty wet muddy shoes
Campfire, attempt to dry dirty wet muddy shoes
Elephant-watching. Elephant-watching.
Elephant-watching.
Light-colored and red clothing had to be removed.
Wild elephantsWild elephants
Wild elephants
Maybe you have to take my word for it, at least until I get John's pictures....
View of campsiteView of campsite
View of campsite
John, Thomas, John, John, and meJohn, Thomas, John, John, and me
John, Thomas, John, John, and me
Raft trip, leaving camp for the last timeRaft trip, leaving camp for the last time
Raft trip, leaving camp for the last time
Madhu the camera-gun-paddling guyMadhu the camera-gun-paddling guy
Madhu the camera-gun-paddling guy
Back at the main entrance, lady cleaning leech socks, with the rest of the crew in the distant backgroundBack at the main entrance, lady cleaning leech socks, with the rest of the crew in the distant background
Back at the main entrance, lady cleaning leech socks, with the rest of the crew in the distant background
Room at homestay in Kumily (last night)Room at homestay in Kumily (last night)
Room at homestay in Kumily (last night)



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