From Calcutta, we headed to Sundarban National Park, an area of islands where four rivers come together near the border of India and Bangladesh. It is also home to the largest population of Bengal tigers in the world. We checked into a "rustic" lodge and set out by boat in search of tigers and crocodiles.
We learned along the way that CJ, when wearing his hat and sunglasses, bears a striking resemblance to some Australian cricket star, prompting a photo request.
We did not see tigers. Nor did we see crocodiles (other than a few in captivity at a preserve). We did see some tiger food (spotted deer) hiding in the mangroves.
As is usually the case in India, the most enjoyable part of the journey was just watching the country go by. Among other things, this is the passage for ships headed to the Bay of Bengal.
We learned along the way that CJ, when wearing his hat and sunglasses, bears a striking resemblance to some Australian cricket star, prompting a photo request.
We did not see tigers. Nor did we see crocodiles (other than a few in captivity at a preserve). We did see some tiger food (spotted deer) hiding in the mangroves.
As is usually the case in India, the most enjoyable part of the journey was just watching the country go by. Among other things, this is the passage for ships headed to the Bay of Bengal.
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