Saturday, October 26, 2013

Did you see me?

Red panda, Yak, and Bharal (Blue sheep)
Red panda, Yak, and Bharal (Blue sheep)
In a week, I'll be in Nepal!

One very personal item that I'll be carrying with me will be this set of "Did you see me?" Nepal flora and fauna cards that Ellen handmade for me for Father's Day this year!




White-bellied musk deer, Whistler's warbler, Red-whiskered bulbul
White-bellied musk deer, Whistler's warbler, Red-whiskered bulbul
There are twenty cards. Each 4-inch by 3-inch card has a hand-drawing on the front; the back contains the animal's or plant's name.  I've scanned them so I can take the laminated copies with me and keep the originals safe.

Tibetan snowcock, Large-billed crow, Indian Pond Heron
Tibetan snowcock, Large-billed crow, Indian Pond Heron
I've reproduced my "Did you see me?" cards here for you. I put the card's front and back side by side.

I think my favorite is the White-bellied musk deer.
Hialayan bulbul, Rufous sibia, Steppe Eagle
Himalayan bulbul, Rufous sibia, Steppe Eagle

These cards are one of many special things I'll be carrying with me - the well-wishes and messages of support, I will carry in my mind and in my heart.

Soapnut, Chinese rhubarb
Soapnut, Chinese rhubarb

I will report - hopefully with photographs - a list of the critters and plants I saw.

Neem, English walnut, Fragrant wintergreen
Neem, English walnut, Fragrant wintergreen

Indian gooseberry, Himalayan mayapple, Indian madder
Indian gooseberry, Himalayan mayapple, Indian madder
Aren't these just awesome?