
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Christmas Morning.
Elephants.
Rhinos.
Hawks.

Up at a cold 4.15 to leave at 5.00.
Standing in the freeze waiting for the ride...until 5.30.
Riding to the sanctuary in the near frost, arriving 30 minutes late-no surprise.

Cold breeze atop the somewhat cooperative elephant.
Aaah. The sun, above the trees thawing all it touches.
Rhinos, acting tame, but stamping forefoot, head lowered.