Heading into the next leg of our safari, we had to trek through the jungle then cross the river. After talking with the locals and going through our options, we headed out on local transport - riding on an elephant's back.  Our guide informed us he has been in the Chitwan elephant races several times but we let him know that there was no rush. The big slow steps were quite therapeutic and we discovered that it was the perfect time to catch up on some reading and a nap as our journey through Chitwan continued...

July 22, 2015 — Richard Whillas