Elephants, wherever you encounter them, are wild animals. Close, unsupervised contact with any elephant should never be initiated. Do not climb into enclosures; do not get out of vehicles. Do not tailgate an elephant. Think of how you might behave if a stranger suddenly appeared in your living room. Or materialized out of a solid object. Think of how you would react to a dog nattering at your heels. Respect these great gray beings and they will respect you.
ABOUT ELEPHANTS 
A beautiful animal in a beautiful place.
Thanks! How are you these days?
Quite well, thank you, and trusting you are, too. At last, today has been warmish and sunny – so perhaps there is a Summer after all!
Yes, doing well. Headed to a conference with agents and editors. Wish me luck!
I hope the conference went well.
It starts the 11th; flying to San Francisco!