When I am travelling through South Africa, surrounded by rolling hills, sparse bushveld and golden plains, I like to imagine what the country must have looked like to the indigenous inhabitants and foreign settlers. Herds of buck and zebra moving through the brush, lions lazing in the shade and, of course, the magnificent African elephant thundering peacefully through the countryside. I recently read a book about elephants, the Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. A true story that made me laugh, cry and feel like I had a special insight into these wondrous animals’ lives and behaviour. Do yourself a favour … Continue reading →