As I write this, Kristin and I are back in America and enjoying the liberties of driving ourselves places and speaking the native language. Still, there's nothing like seeing elephants randomly appearing, like this female with ragged ears that often visited our local market in Bangkhae. If you stood too close she'd nose through your purchases looking for things to eat. Elephants love watermelon and can eat a massive number in a single sitting. One elephant in Bangkok died after consuming too many of the fruit, poisoned by pesticides on the rinds.