The forest plays tricks on your mind. Especially when you are driving through with the anticipation that you might spot some wild animal in its natural habitat. A fallen bark looks like a gaur that is lying down. A rock in the distance resembles an elephant. If someone convinces you enough, you'll swear that you could see the ear move. The ant hives on the branches of tress; they become small animals sitting high up. Maybe the Giant Malabar Squirrel. But no, this one's still. You cannot see the fiery orange tail flit between the branches.
Whether I see any animals or not, I still like driving through the forest. The trees make for a pretty sight. Yes, you do feel exultant if you can rattle off a number of species that you have spotted when you get out of the forest. But even if you don't, you have still seen them all in your head. And they will be waiting for you the next time you go back as well.
And since I am feeling exultant at this point, I will make a list.
Whether I see any animals or not, I still like driving through the forest. The trees make for a pretty sight. Yes, you do feel exultant if you can rattle off a number of species that you have spotted when you get out of the forest. But even if you don't, you have still seen them all in your head. And they will be waiting for you the next time you go back as well.
And since I am feeling exultant at this point, I will make a list.
- Elephants - at least 10
- Chital/Spotted Deer - 3 herds
- Monkeys - many, many, many
- Peahen - 1
- Giant Malabar Squirrel - 1
- Gaur - 1 + 5
Also, in case you saw only the trees, HAH!
Much love,
Ganga
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