I'm an Indian tourist. Monkeys aren't new to me. We see them along railway lines, on walls, trying to get into houses ... I've written about Matheran too, where a monkey came into the room, picked up a packet of milk powder, and then calmly looked around, trying to figure out what else to take.So, no, monkeys are not an exotic species that I would go and see. I am not tempted by the prospect of feeding monkeys sweet potatoes or corn or bananas. I don't want a video of a monkey climbing all over me. In fact, I don't want a monkey climbing all over me. Period.For some of us in the group, the signboard at the entrance itself was a deterrent. I'm not quoting, but here's the gist of it. If a monkey jumps on you, do not panic.  Do not carry a paper bag or plastic bag into the forest. If a monkey grabs your bag, let go. Don't make eye-contact with the monkeys.The list went … [Read more...]