How could I forget to mention?!?

Last Saturday I rode an Asian Elephant!!!!!!

Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely adore elephants. I think they're beautiful and amazing creatures.

Last Saturday hubby and I took my brother in law, his wife, and our two nieces to the Bowmanville zoo. A good time was had by all but I have to say the most memorable thing for me is, of course, riding and touching an elephant.

When they brought the elephant out for people to take rides on, they walked it right past me...no more than 10 feet away from me with no fences or anything. Just an elephant walking by me.

I just had to follow it. I practically left my niece in her stroller just sitting there while I followed in absolute awe of this elephant.

I got up the nerve for a ride but because of my weight and short legs, it was difficult for me to get on the elephant's back so I ended up sitting at the very back. Because of where I was I really couldn't touch the elephant's skin. So when the ride was over, I asked the zookeeper if I could just briefly touch the elephant's head. She obliged and one of my biggest dreams came true.

Last Saturday I had my right hand on the head of an elephant.

I was so happy I just about cried.

It was amazing and I'll never forget it.