Graves, Monkeys - and BATS!!!

Close to where I live, in Thailand, is a magical place.

A hill, covered with graves - some reflecting the former occupations of its residents (there is even a grave shaped like a BOAT!)

And among the graves, monkeys play.

But the most extraordinary aspect is near the top of the hill. A cave, out of which - every dusk - nearly A MILLION BATS pour, in search of food.

For about half an hour, they sweep out, left (bats always turn left) and down across the countryside. From a distance, they look like SMOKE.

And if you are brave enough(!) you can stand right in front of the cave's entrance - and so tightly packed are they, some will crash INTO you!

But they will not harm you. In fact, if you are very gentle - you can even HANDLE them.

Just remember to wear your garlic!

1. By: YTrefugee
2. Categories Pets & Animals, Travel & Outdoors
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4. Added :21-Mar-10
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