Don’t get me wrong: I think elephants are amazing (though personally, giraffes are my favourite). But elephants are enormous creatures, and when we humans get in their way, they can sometimes prove to be pretty dangerous. I’ve had a couple of tales told to me by guests who’ve seen elephants up closer than they’d like in both Africa and Asia, and they’re such good stories I had to share them in this episode – though I hope my listeners never have to experience this terror themselves!
Show notes: Episode 249 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
The Dangers of Elephants
I’m usually talking about elephants in the sense of seeing them on safari, or of how we should ethically visit elephants in appropriate sanctuaries, and how we absolutely shouldn’t ride them. But this episode is about what happens when travellers and elephants collide – quite literally!
I first chat with Catherine Marshall, who has travelled extensively throughout Africa and has a special love for elephants – but also, a very serious respect for them. She tells me of an elephant encounter some time back in Kruger National Park.
My second guest is Henry Gold who has a rather dramatic elephant story to tell. His encounter takes place in India while he was running a cycling tour. You’ll soon understand why this story is one that Henry has told very frequently since it happened a decade ago.
Links:
- Catherine Marshall’s Time to Wander site
- Henry Gold, founder of Tour D’Afrique Cycling
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