An Elephant is launched.

It is amazing how much Elephant there is to paint.  The second and third coats go on much more easily than the primer.

The only thing left to do is add the eyes, which are sleighbell bells, and launch the Elephant.

Team Elephant.  Nic, Nic, Cath, Raewyn, Peter and Derek.

This magnificent Elephant would not have possible without the efforts and support of the people in this picture.

The original trip through Africa in 1991 was launched with flat warm champagne from the night before, as it was dark and cold when we were drinking it.  This Elephant was launched with some rather nice French champagne, cold and fizzy, and although it is dark, it is warm outside.

I am naming the Elephant Phil, in honour of Phil Gustafson. 1945-2012. rest as you see fit Phil.