Monday, June 16, 2008

What interest rates?

With so much talk of inflation, growth slowdown and rising interest rates happening all around us, it is probably a good idea to visit a different kind of bank once in a while. If you are interested in crocodilians, Chennai is a good place to be. The Crocodile Bank (technically outside the city limits) is just a short drive down the scenic East Coast Road. Though it seems to have a majority of crocodilians, there are actually many more reptiles in this Bank; venom extraction, for preparation of anti-venom serum is done in public view - and these shows are always thickly attended.

Another popular attraction is the space for visitors to hold a baby crocodile - with open jaws, it appears very threatening, but is quite content to relax in your hands, as long as you're holding it right!


If you promise not to scream when you see the crocs, you may click on this link to see more pictures from our visit to the Crocodile Bank.

2 comments:

Hilda said...

Eek!

I screamed. I'm sorry.

;-)

Shantaram said...

>> hilda>>

:) Told ya!