Day 8--Safari in Ranthambhore India

Went out on safari this AM in Ranthambhore National Park.  It is one of tiger conservation areas of India.  I was on the drive with 4 other people.  Three of them were tiger stalkers.  They have gone on many safaris and are keeping track of tigers by name.  This lovely creature is Tiger 73, a five year old female.

If you want to learn more about her, here's her bio.  It seems that in trying to keep these beautiful bengals from extinction people are keeping track of their whereabouts.

https://www.ranthambhoreguides.com/tigers/shy-kachida-female

The amazing thing was, our guide took us to the spot where he thought we might find a tiger and there were none to be found.  It was on our way back that we spotted the wondrous animal.  I was wearing tiger earrings for good luck.

We say all kinds of other creature including a scops owl hiding in a dug out part of a tree.  There is not the abundance of wildlife that I saw in South Africa, but still pretty amazing.

I hope this afternoon is a wonderful!!

Day 7--Jaipur to Ranthambhore

It was an uneventful ride from Jaipur to Ranthambhore.  I forgot to mention that yesterday I went to a place where they made the famous Jaipur blue pottery.  It was really pretty.  Bought as much as I thought I could carry.

On the way to Ranthambhore there was lots to look at.  I surprised at the number of camel carts.

We arrived at the hotel and it looked like a palace.  Actually it was built to resemble one of the royal palaces.  I got upgraded from a standard to a deluxe room.  It is amazing.

The grounds are stunning.

Here is one of two swimming pools.  It struck me that it had the same structural elements as the step well I saw at the palace at the Amber Fort.  First is the Amber Fort step well and second is the pool at the Nahargarth hotel.

I am going to take it easy for today.  Tomorrow I have a safari at 6:00 AM.  Can't wait.