If you’ve been reading since the beginning, then you know that Ella was a bit obsessed with The Jungle Book as a little bitty girl, especially this part.
We might not be watching the movie twice a day like we used to, but she certainly still has a thing for elephants. Especially when they’re “holding hands”.
On Tuesday, the elephants from the Barnum & Bailey circus were due to arrive in Birmingham. Ella tagged along with mommy to work and we set out at 9:45 for an early lunch. Luckily, they walked in on a street very near my office. Not so lucky, was the bitter cold and falling rain. We waited for awhile on the street, very excited.
First the train cars started rolling by. We imagine they are loaded with barrels and costume, trapezes and clown cars.
Then we needed a break from the cold, so Bell hopped in the car to warm up. Don’t worry, she kept her nose firmly pressed against the window. She wasn’t planning to miss a thing!
Finally, the elephants topped the hill a few blocks away and we saw them march — nose to tail — all the way downtown to the civic center. They actually walk a little faster than you expect them to, so the march itself doesn’t take that long, but it was just enough fun to make this little girl’s morning.
Just after the elephants made their way down 21st street, the horses were soon the follow. They held their heads up high, despite the rain, and trotted along in their rain coats!
We can’t wait to see all of these guys again on Saturday when we head out for our annual circus adventure.
