Being so close to
this tiger cub took my breath away. I could only stare in awe,
as he purred and rumbled with not a care in the
world. This is
Kashmir, my favourite among the tigers.
These pictures were
taken by the young couple in the other pictures, as I
held the leash from the left side. This is the closest I have
ever been to a tiger, about 5 feet. I enjoyed seeing
them this way, and not behind bars in a zoo.
I liked the feeling
of having no advantage over the cub: an even playing field for
human and animal. Here in Thailand, these tigers have the freedom
that they deserve.
I still think about
this creature every day. It is worth a trip to Thailand just for
this single experience. Think about it...