10/09/2024
Spending real, quality, time with some of the elephants in Mana Pools was such an unbelievable and amazing experience. Walking with them, feeling their graceful steps, hearing them communicate, noticing their confidence and experiencing their knowledge was something I will never forget. They have such powerful emotions and I could actually see and feel so many of them - witnessing them think, calculate, maneuver, strategize, act, show curiosity, respond, process, sleep, snore, manipulate others, become alarmed, soften, accept, have fun, play in water, throw dust, desire and even trust - it was by far one of the most incredible weeks of my life. I've been so intrigued by these beautiful and gentle giants for as long as I can remember and for the first time I really gained a deeper understanding of their world. The remarkable people at Bushlife Conservancy have done an amazing job protecting them and giving back to the people who live with and care for them. I know that I'm so lucky and fortunate to have had this time and am so grateful for every second. , , and provided me and everyone from with such beautiful memories and I cannot wait to return again soon! ππΏπΌβ€οΈ