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It being International Tiger Day today, I'm drawn back to the time I spotted a tiger for the first time. It was in Bandipur, a few years ago on a day that I thought would be as ordinary as any other, at the reserve- with the eager excitement to spot the elusive cat but...
...at the same time, not getting my hopes too high either. Prepared for any situation, I was calm and collected until the jeep came to a silent stall and the guide pointed in a certain direction. There it was. Stripes of burnt orange and black facing away from me,...
...playing hide and seek behind the dry vegetation. My heart raced and almost halted when it raised a paw. As if to acknowledge us. Then the tiger sat up to look at us straight. Although we couldn't get a clear view then, the very chance to have spotted one was overwhelming. ...
I thought I was content with that. The tiger started moving just then and the guide said that it may be going to a nearby stream. And suddenly I wanted to take another look. Taking a little turn, we could see the almost dried up stream up ahead. We waited a while and ...
just when we were about to give up, the magnificent cat arrived. In a slow and strong stride . I could see it clearly now. The grand size and power it's presence possessed. I was in awe and get the chills even now as I recollect the memory. It did not look at us until it ...
settled in the slush, comfortably. And then came the eye lock. The 'I see you' stare. The feeling that I had that very moment is quite hard to describe. But it's definitely one that draws me to the idea of going back to see them again and again. And again. #InternationalTigerDay
