Hey Elephant! Where Are You?

Inspired by an African Safari for Landon James

In St. Lucia, South Africa, on the morning we met our tour guide to drive to the Hluhulwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve before sunrise, I saw the shape of the head of an elephant in the patterns and swirls of the tiles on the bathroom floor. I knew it was a sign, and knew I had my inspiration for a childrens book. All day long I was looking for elephants. As the safari was ending and no elephants were seen, I began spinning ways to end the story without seeing elephants. After all, it wasnt like visiting the zoo or going to a circus. I had evidence they had been there. And then we turned one last corner . . .