Notes on the Geography of Sri Lanka: Elephant PowerIt's 70 miles from Colombo to Kandy. Pedal to the metal, you can do it in 3 hours, mainly because you can't put the pedal to the metal. Half the time, maybe, you'll see an elephant at work and/or play. Here's an example. Make default image size larger ![]() A muddy track across an abandoned paddy field. The elephant has already made half a dozen trips, dragging two logs each time. ![]() He approaches. ![]() He gets the logs into position. ![]() Heavy lifting. ![]() He's putting them with the others already stacked next to the highway. ![]() Hardly needs ordering; he knows what to do. ![]() Last few feet. ![]() Amazing how easy it seems. ![]() Time for a break. ![]() And here comes some company. The elephant plays innocent. ![]() Can't resist tickling the woman's toes. ![]() On to the next job, a bit of green lunch in tow. |
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