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And then we suddenly have to stop for a life elephant who is just walking around there helping pull. To make certain, we first ask if he is scared, but no, there he advances courageously and it is we who get scared. No, not for ourselves, but for the scooter which suddenly appears very puny next to this giant other means of transportation. High above us sits a small boy on the neck of this "Chang of the Siamese Jungle", not unlike a fly on one's neck. He keeps up a steady stream of commands, and in response Chang waves his trunk. |
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In order to make this mighty creature stop, the boy uses a large meathook which he touches to the animals forehead. This personification of gentleness allows that and poses for a photograph together with the scooter and Mom. Then he rushes on, really at high speed. We also continue, across a creek where you'd go panning for gold if you had the time.