As you all know, I used to live in La Manzanilla when I took the Spanish immersion program and it is one of my favorite places to visit. The beaches are beautiful and you can walk for miles.
Recently, I went on my first Mexico camping experience and we camped right on the La Manzanilla beach in this spot. What an amazing place to camp!
The dogs were in heaven. Jade is keeping a close eye on Jackson
When my friends were here in May visiting from Seattle, we rented a car and did a day trip to La Manzanilla. While we were there,they wanted to check out the local crocodiles. I have to say that when I lived there, I never went to see the crocs. The main reason, of course, was my dogs. I think we have all heard many a story about a crocodile killing and eating a dog that got too close.
For safety reasons, they now have a chain link fence separating the crocs from the rest of the population. I stood up on a bench to get a better look at the terrifying creatures. Right away, I noticed a large white cat inside the area alongside the crocodiles. No sooner had I said, "Look, there is a cat inside with the crocodiles", the cat decided to make it's move and get out of dodge. Sadly, it jumped right in front of the VERY still crocodile's mouth. In a blur of white fur, blood and a VERY loud yelp from the cat, the crocodile devoured the cat in a matter of seconds.
I am not sure if I can adequately describe how I felt in that moment and afterwards............disbelief, revulsion,disturbed, nauseous, terrified and traumatized. It is one thing to hear about the crocodiles seeing pets/animals that get too close. It is entirely another to see it happen in front of your very eyes and just a few feet in front of you.
The croc in question, just a few moments after devouring the cat
My visitors and I were all in agreement....we would rather NOT have witnessed the crocodile eat his lunch.
Now, what I want to know is this....What on earth was that cat doing INSIDE the fenced area with the crocodiles????????????????
3 comments:
Hoorrible, but I might jump to the conclusion that someone put that kitty there.
The cat was there for the same reason "herding cats" is such a useful metaphor -- because it simply wanted to be there. Perhpas, looking for fish scraps.
Jeepers, I'm glad we didn't go look at the crocs when we were there. Sally
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