I stopped my 4x4 making sure I was keeping a safe distance. It was my third time checking on Daisy and Duke but I wasn’t sure that they had already got used to the human presence. I kept my eyes on them for long. The two beautiful rescued siblings, whose mom had lost her life to poachers. I was so glad that myself and my team found them and brought them to the reserve. Here they were safe. They had grown too, but you could see by their short tusks they weren’t adults yet. I smiled at them without even realising I was doing it. I wished I could touch their rugged grey skin and tell them how much it meant to me that they were safe.

Duke definitely walked around with more self-confidence and poise. For a moment his eyes also met mine but then he stepped away towards his sister, plunging his round, heavy paws on the sludgy ground. Maybe he wanted to protect her. Here and there I could see round puddles of watery mud. The rain had found a sweet, comfy place to stay, there in Daisy and Duke’s paw prints.

Daisy was definitely shyer. Despite her heavy appearance, she would walk with gracefulness and a sort of lady-like posture I never thought possible in such a colossal creature.

The sun was setting. The two siblings walked away towards it, certainly to enjoy its last warmth rays. I turned my 4x4 on and prepared to leave. As the engine let out a mild roar, the two elephants turned around. My hand raised and I said goodbye to them. “I’ll be back.”, I said before I twisted the steering wheel and drove away slowly. Being a wildlife ranger could be tough but moments like these made it so worth it.

Today, of all days of course, had to be such a slow day. I had just started a job. This job is a dream of mine. I was leading a group of people to see the wonders of Africa and all the animals it has to offer, but sadly we hadn’t seen much. I clearly didn’t wanna disappoint my tour group so I took an uncharted turn down a dusty, rocky path. There are many trees around until we slowed near a huge clearing. You could see the entire sun cascading down into the abyss. It is absolutely beautiful. Just as we’re about to leave we hear noises from he trees. Out saunters two gorgeous elephants, the two looking quite pleased as they enjoy each other’s company. Everyone stays as quiet as possible as to not startle them. We all start snapping pictures of the gigantic wonders. The sunset shining right behind their bodies as they move around. Their color contrasting against the bright hues of the setting sun, making it an even more enjoyable experience. Once everyone is done admiring the beauties, I head back to the hut before it gets dark. Everyone is asked to leave a review before heading out because of it being my first day, and I’m happy to read that I got all outstanding feedback.

Horizon. The pinks and oranges fed her at the moment. The sun setting marked solace.

Hope. She was filled and satisfied But even she did not know the significance.

Heart. The beating of heavy feet, the flap of ears, wind across the grass. Everything was alive.

Healing.

Elephants. One of mans most beautiful creatures. With their floppy ears and large feet or their long trunks. I don’t know where to begin for my love of elephants. They’re so gorgeous and majestic in the way they move, by just simply walking. Beautiful, gorgeous and majestic.