Tonight is probably the last night we will post from in India. Once we get home, we'll likely post some more photos here and then the rest on the photo website. The trip has been interesting and long.
The wildlife here was very good (although not as good as in Africa) - the tigers were amazing to see in the wild. They are majestic animals and hopefully the early start of conservation efforts here will work and maintain the species in the wild and allow them to continue to flourish. It's encouraging that in Bandhavgarh alone there are at least 9 cubs that have almost reached maturity and ready to move out on their own away from their mothers.
The culture here has been quite different to what we are used to or even expected. I'm not sure we knew what to expect. It is interesting and bothersome at the same time on multiple levels. The caste system runs deep here and is difficult to understand, even coming from a country that has its own racial and class divides. Although if our recent election has any bearing, societies are able to overcome these, even if it takes several hundred years. The culture here is ingrained for thousands of years that it will take quite a bit longer to overcome - if ever.
More thoughts on our experience to come. We hope that you have enjoyed following along on our journey. It certainly has been an adventure - much more than any other trip we've done in the past.
Hope everyone is well and we'll talk to you when we get back to the U.S.
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