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It was Easter
2000, and I was on holiday in Greece, trying to get away from work.
Large carnivores were far from my mind as I hiked along the edge of
the Vikos Gorge, in the Pindos Mountains of northern Greece. Spring
had just come, flowers were opening, birds were singing and the sun
shining. The world was calm, soft, and peaceful when suddenly I
came across tracks in the mud from an adult female bear and a
newborn cub. Emotions ranged from surprise, to excitement, to a
little anxiety. Knowing that there is a large bear around certainly
focuses your attention. Every leaf that moves, or lizard that
scuttles away makes your heart jump into your mouth - but you really
know that you are alive. Certainly a day to remember. |
