Sticky in Chennai

I hadn't freed any birds since Myanmar so I thought I was due. Again, who knows if these birds fly back to their cages for food within minutes or if they are truly freed. Whatever it is, as a tourist, I like to do this as much as I can when available. Maybe like Richard Gere in the Visa ad for India, I can some day buy all the birds freedom. In this photo I am receiving instruction on where I am to free the birds. I am told to do so in a little open area in front of the giant standing Buddha - the reason for the visit.

Got the wallet out. Making payment. Can't remember how many bhat.

Got birds

Soon they will be free.

Waiting to fly free.

Going to free them in front of the giant buddha.
Opening the prison cage door.
Off they go
Gone
I got what I wanted.
The reason for the trip is an afterthought for me. Primary for Yitzy.
At this point of our Buddha travels, Buddha Shmuddha. Just give me some reptiles or fluffy animals as a part of the temple complex to gawk at and I am happy as can be.