Karnaji Park

I went to the zoo yesterday to do some editing. Enormous stands of bamboo cooled a cement bench near the water where I sat for an hour editing.










And watching people rent boats.







I was meeting a friend for lunch and was about to head straight back but thought I should at least take a look around. These pics are the result of that decision.






The first thing to blow me away in the bird sanctuary is a giant, brilliant blue peacock.
















Then this ginormous turkey wanders up and settles himself at my feet.


















I'd like to think this was God's way of appreciating that I forwarded the Sarah Palin slaughter video to everyone I know...










Then I saw this gorgeous thing.
































Then I learned this is the tallest bird of its kind in India.












Then I went to lunch....