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Lessons on human nature at Corbett NP

My observations on glimpses of human nature and life while roaming around on the wildlife safaris and hanging out during mealtimes at the canteens. Corbett National Park is most famed for its tigers. Seeing a tiger is the ultimate trophy. It is the cause of a myriad of emotions - envy, disappointment, sadness, happiness, excitement... #If you have it, flaunt it While there are those who quietly enjoyed the satisfaction of seeing a tiger and sharing their joy, most were busy flaunting it like a badge of honor - taking great pride in it. The funny part is, as a tourist you have little role to play in viewing the tiger finally. It is mostly luck and some skill of the driver/guide. However that does not stop people from gloating as if they personally went and caught the tiger with their bare hands.  And if you missed seeing it, there will be the pitying looks, the customary "oh that's really sad". Though you can literally see the happiness glowing inside - the happiness of ...