If indifference is the first sign on the road to ruin, then Vedanthangal is probably headed there. Two years ago, there was a board on NH35 that clearly indicated where one had to turn off for the sanctuary. Expecting to see it this Sunday morning also, I casually dismissed the regular road sign that said "Vedanthangal > 12".
A debate on whether road signs like the one above should indicate the distance after the turn or the distance to the turn took up nearly 25 km. Thankfully, Vidya had the sense to suggest a direction check (or can I claim that I had the sense to spot it was time to accept that suggestion?). And we reached the sanctuary at 7.30 am, only about 45 minutes after our estimated arrival time.
The Forest Department person insisted that the board was still up there on the "main road". He was so politely insistent, so we let his word win the day!
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