Fine plumage

Diu to Gir

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November 16th 2018
On our way out of Diu, we stop off at the bird sanctuary. We’ve been looking forward to this, but there are disappointingly few birds to see, so we’re soon on the road to Gir. The surface is poor, but it only takes a couple of hours. We’re staying at the Gir Birding Lodge, which is tucked away behind other larger hotels and is not easy to find. We settle into our little cottage, and enjo ... read more

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