At the Zoo: 1

 

 

 

 

 

Along with what seemed like half of Mexico City, we went to the zoo today. We watched a few animals, including homo sapiens.

The big cats were particularly impressive. I had just finished reading Life of Pi, so the size and majesty of the bengal tiger (not shown here; his body was mostly behind a rock) felt especially immediate today. The panther seemed agitated and paced back and forth on top of his rock ledge, ominous and menacing.

I had never seen a jaguar before. Hold him in your mind, for he's important to Mexico, and coming back soon in a different guise.