You never know what you’ll discover on a walk. And, as you inch closer towards carpets of green and towering structures painted in brown, lurking in the shadows or behind a successful camouflage — are gems waiting to be found. It’s hard to ignore the anticipation in the air. It’s ripe with a myriad questions. Would the hunters outrun the hunted? Or, would the chase end without victory?
The odds can turn either way. And as you continue walking, your senses will slowly take over, as light plays games with your sight, and sounds question your listening. You will stop being an observer and that’s when, you’ll believe — you’re a part of a surreal world. Your appearance will set you apart from the rest of your friends. In the world of four legs, you’d question the need for only two. Without claws or horns or sharp canines; you’ll begin to realise how weak you really are. You’ve always been on top of the food chain and now, you realise, what it feels to fall a few spots below. Fear quickly takes over and you hopelessly search for allies.
You want to stay longer and keep walking in this magical world. But, you don’t know the rules. You had left a long time back and the only way, to be a part of this world again, would be to preserve it. So, the next time you’re back, you’d not have to be an observer.
Outskirts of Kaziranga National Park, India.
“I believe that if children fall in love with wildlife they will grow up wanting to protect it.”
― Imogen Taylor
Bandhavgarh National Park, India.
“Wild animals are less wild and more human than many humans of this world”
― Munia Khan
Suwon, South Korea.
“The smaller the creature, the bolder its spirit.”
― Suzy Kassem
Halla Arboretum, Jeju, South Korea.
“That’s what people do when they find a special place that wild and full of life, they trample it to death.”
― Carl Hiaasen
Bandhavgarh National Park, India.
Classic Steve Irwin comment. Love the writing in this post. Look forward to reading more of your posts.Louise
Thanks, Louise. The only wildlife that I get to see these days — is on TV. 🙂 I’m hoping our next trip will change that.
Where are you going?
Haha! Right now, nowhere. I’m building castes in thin air. Hopefully, next year we could make a plan and stick to it!
Having a plan to make a plan next year… sounds like a plan.
That’s so true! Now, all I have to do is stick with it and get my travel partner (and hubby) on board. 🙂
Love these sayings…
They’re perfect! I agree! 🙂
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Beautiful photos of animals and quotes to accompany them!
Peta
Thanks a bunch, Peta! 🙂
Hi Cheryl
Wonderful piece of writing and some great captures! Loved Steve Irwin’s quote
Thanks, Divya! How have you been? It’s been a while. 🙂
Good Cheryl…Thanks for asking:)
It’s been quite a while since I posted.Hopefully soon:)….Hope you having a pleasant holiday in Seoul. How’s the winter there?
Good to hear! Ever since we’ve shifted to Seoul, all holidays are spent either watching Netflix or outside Seoul. Haha! It’s really gloomy and cold — past two days. Hoping for the sun to show up. Heard Canada is plunging pretty low in temperatures?
Netflix is definitely a savior!
Well, the temperatures are dipping but I’m teaching myself to embrace the season. For me, the real problem lies elsewhere…the food cravings winter brings along are terribly hard to resist 😉
I hope you have a cosy winter & a Merry Christmas:)
Haha! Food and winter go very well together. I feel your pain. 🙂
Excellent set of pictures to convey the message…
Yes, the human race is wilder than the wild animals. The animals in the jungle have some rules and code, in contrast the humans are devoid of such things. It’s no surprise that the planet has lost several species and it continues to witness decline in many others. Sad reality!
Yup! My point exactly! I’m craving for some rugged wilderness with wildlife. Not sure how long I’d have to wait for that! 😦
Good time for visiting wildlife sanctuaries in north India.:-)
I hope I can! But no India trips for a while! 😦
Very well expressed, Cheryl! You write really well and the photos are great!
Thanks so much, Helen! I wish people who meet me share the opinions as I do. I’ve been wearing the mask these days. Writing is my only way out. It definitely feels good to be appreciated. These days I don’t get a lot of spam! Haha!
I love the photos and sayings. The combination sends a strong message. You got a new follow here! 🙂
Hey Iriz! I’ve been following you for a while now. Strangely, I saw your post after a really long time on Reader. Thanks for stopping by and for the follow too! 🙂 Love your work.
Thank you! Actually for a long time I’ve been away, I didn’t realize I was already following you. So I mistakenly hit the button and unfollowed, I had to follow back LOL. See you around! 🙂
Haha! It happens with me too! Lol! 🙂
Haha, love that Steve Irwin quote. A bit too true for my liking, but nonetheless. In Seoul, you can worry about being hunted by ajumma – def top of the food chain here. 😉
Lol! Ajummas are sweethearts, Shelley. They’re floored by my abysmal Korean. It’s ajusshis I’m wary about. I keep ‘bumping’ in to them! And you know what happens next! lol!
The animal pictures are stunning !
We’re not always so lucky! Thanks so much! 🙂
Lovely blog and pictures, thanks for sharing! Staying in touch, following!
So glad you liked our blog, Dan! We hope we can explore the wilder side of nature in the future. 🙂 Cheers, Cheryl
This is really beautiful and I particularly appreciate the quotes. Thank you
Peta
Thanks so much, Peta. 🙂
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