Went to the 600 yr. old Banyon Tree on Saturday. This was Erik's third visit, our first. Erik knew to stop on the way and pick up some bananas to feed the monkeys that live in this amazing tree.
We arrived after a 1.5 hour car ride, the kids ask for the bananas, Gopi hands them each a bag of bananas and then tells me how the kids SHOULD NOT hold the bananas. Well, in a moment we understood why. Monkeys saw our bananas, scaled the chain link fence separating our car from the Banyon Tree Park, attacked the bag August was holding, and tried to fight him for it. We shouted "August DROP THE BAG!" He did, and the Monkeys ravaged the bananas right before our eyes.
We had another bag of bananas and two other friends who went with us also had bananas. As soon as we walked through the front gate the VERY AGGRESSIVE and quite frightening monkeys were after us. The kids liked throwing bananas to the monkeys not because they enjoyed it, but because it was the easiest defense mechanism.
As soon as the bananas were gone, the monkeys lost total interest in us and we were able to turn our attention to the amazing Banyon Tree. That lasted all of 5 minutes for me because the skinniest and lovingest stray dog started following us around. I fed it two bananas 'cause it was just so sad and pathetic, but sweet and very friendly. We ended up petting quite a few strays at the park. The strays here are a little different than the street strays in the city, these guys are used to tourists, petting and handouts.
As we walked around we came across 3 darling little puppies. Skittish but warmed up over time to the kids constant pets and quick movements.
As we fell in love with the puppies, here came skinny dog... puppies were happy to see mom and nursed off her eagerly. I have no idea how that dog is able to nurse when she is nothing but bones.
More photos from the Banyon Tree
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