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Wow
Exceptional shot!

Photos committed to memory card
It's a great collection of photos of the Indian birds. I don't think I ever saw the Great Indian Bustard before. Great sojourn, Mike!

That's called 'one-upmanship'
Good on yer sport. Wonderful - and not in the least bit envious! Some great photos yet again. You continue to be incredibly well organised. Delighted you have caught the birding bug! Big brother, David

Wonderful photos
As always Mike, it's lovely to see all your photos of the wildlife, scenery and the people of India. So glad you have had a chance to visit again!

Music from the heaven and kindle of fire
Mike, the loud music reminds me of my days during "Diwali" in India. The cacophony of the sporadic fireworks mixed with loud music from heaven were the days when we used to close all windows and just survive our eardrums. When I was a kid, sometimes I used to join the bandwagon, but later no more. 'Fire' has been a part of Indian spiritual life for ever. In any auspicious occasion, fire has been a standard but very important ritual that is followed everywhere. To my surprise, I witnessed the same in Bali, where Hindu civilization thrives as well. Hindus consider 'Fire' is one of their Gods.

You know how to make your big brother envious!
Hi Mike, Yet another great blog and a super adventure. Leopards, too! You make your own luck, Mike, with your many hours of research and creativity. Travel safely and 'Keep smiling'!

Early morning
A glimpse of daily life. Nice one.

Jungle Lore
Jim Corbett, wild life and encountering one of them has always been my fascination. I still keep reading "Maneating Leopard of Rudrapryag". Splendid experience, Mike! Looking forward to reading more of those!

Discover India
Mike, a truthful blog that demands many comments. I too have two birthdays...not sure how they came, but one is official that is in my Passport. And yes, I have a b'certificate, fortunately that goes official b'day, But my parents used to claim (they passed away), that the other one is correct. I really don't know what the motorists gain by honking. Other than my brain going nuts, I haven't seen anyone gained by honking in a traffic jam in India. I travelled to many south east Asian countries as many of you did. They don't have any less traffic problem than India, but I haven't heard them honking as much as the motorists do in India. The tradition of men eating before women is an old age thing in India. My Mother always used to supervise my food before she ate. I couldn't change her habit in her lifetime. Having dinner with all sitting together is a fun for us here in Canada, but India is India. Bribery of the cops is rampant in India, I agree. I was watching 'Narcos' in Netflix and I shuddered at the corruption in Columbia. But I also wonder, it is no less in India either. Let me stop right here before I go bonker.