Riding Cats

Tiger Tiger. burning bright,

In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye.
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
by William Blake

The beauty of the tiger is awe inspiring, so is the size and power, especially once you get up close and personal, like we did. Someone once said that God made the cat so that man might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger. But after patting these felines I think their is a very distinct difference. To actually touch such a monumental creature gives you an appreciation and respect for other creatures as high as us on the food chain ... or higher ... and I can appreciate even more the wisdom in the Indian proverb that says ... “Do not blame God for having created the tiger, but thank Him for not having given it wings.” and perhaps it is good He did not give us wings either although I think a tail would have been alright.

For all the pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26080359@N08/sets/72157623311389601/