April 8, 2025
While I am riding on the Elephant Highway, elephants are far from the sort of animal life I am seeing. While they are definitely here, as proven by the piles of dung I have to zig-zag around, this primarily appears to be ranch country. Cattle, goats, horses and donkeys are far more likely to be seen. The cattle are basically free range, occasionally blocking the highway and not particularly interested in moving aside for a cyclist. However, the sound of car tires on pavement a kilometer away usually sends them hustling off onto the wide grassy sidelines.
Other than farm animals, there is abundant insect life here and they often like to hitch a ride.
