ANGRY

The tiger you saw at rest became this tiger after being provoked. The guide in Ranthambore was perfectly trained and his upmost concern was for the well beings of the tigers. The living creatures he couldn't control despite numerous attempts were the humans in the back seat of the off road vehicle. They were also the targets of this tiger's anger not me.

 

The park has very few, if any, vehicles for individual use. The group I was with had no safari experience. They were travelling together and could have cared less about the lovely scenery of the park or seeing wildlife, Rather they enjoyed discussing their last trip to Canada. The guide tried repeatedly to remind them that game drive was a peaceful experience.

 

I was in the front seat and had many conversations with the guide about how my return trip to India had been fueled by my desire to see a tiger again. He orchestrated this close encounter for me. Little did he know that the people in the back would get even more out of control and start screaming.. Some people do not belong on safaris. EVER!!!! I am pleased to report however that they were not Americans.

 

As much as I am happy to have this up close image of the tiger, I am sad it was at the tiger's expense. I sensed the guide felt the same way.

 

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