In The Laps of the Peninsula

 I have a cherished memory from my hometown when I rode an elephant for the first time in my life during my childhood. Elephants, those magnificent and incredible creatures, have always held a special place in my heart. The memory of that first encounter has stayed with me. During that time, it was common for small towns to have traveling circuses, and offering elephant rides to the public was a way for them to earn extra money. With my mother's help, I climbed onto the back of one of these gentle giants, joining a group of kids from our neighborhood for a short but amazing ride. It felt like a dream come true, and my love for elephants grew even stronger. Years later, I learned about Sakrebyle Elephant Camp from an Instagram post. It's a place in Shivamoga where you can not only see these incredible creatures up close but also get the chance to bathe and play with them. It was an opportunity I didn't want to miss. I quickly checked for train tickets and set a date for my t...