Kanchanaburi - Tiger Temple.

Wed 2nd May.


We drive for about 1/2 hour to Tiger Temple - what we have both been waiting for. The temple is operated by Buddhist monks as a sancturary/home for tigers.
This was an incredible experience - we where able to sit next to the tigers, stroke them & have our photos taken - and they weren't even chained up. I must admit I was a wee bit nervous....they are mainly controlled by squirting water at them if they dare to misbehave & voice recognition. There is definitely a special relationship between the tigers & the monks, you can see a mutual respect.
Tere & I felt so privileged to have come that close to these magnificent creatures. Something we will both remember for the rest of our lives.