Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Elephant Walk

Yesterday Nancy and Katie went downtown to watch the elephants from the Ringling Brothers circus walk from the train to the Verizon Center (the arena where the circus will be held this weekend). They found a nice spot on 4th Street near Stanton Park, a few blocks from the Capitol building and just 2 blocks from where I lived 12 short years ago.

When we heard the elephants were taking the train, we expected them to get off at Union Station like everyone else. But they actually got off the train a few blocks south of the station which makes sense because you can't have a herd of elephants tromping through Union Station (but it would make a good Dr. Seuss book).

Elephant Walk

Elephant Walk
Strolling down 4th Street near the Capitol.

Elephant Walk
The wrong side of the road for viewing. Moments after this photo was taken, the elephant on the right "took care of some business" (visible in the next photo).

Elephant Walk
On St. Patrick's Day, all elephants are Irish.

Elephant Walk
Horses! Neigh! Neigh!

Elephant Walk
Bagpiper riding in a car (which seems like cheating).

Elephant Walk
The Ringmaster and his babes.

Elephant Walk
Industrial-strength pooper scoopers.

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