April 15, 2023 | The Bow Wow Journal By KoKo Wooferjee

Writing this by the elephants in the Mysore Zoo.

Hi Journal,

It's KoKo, your favorite explorer, back with another exciting story. 📔 You won't believe what happened to me today. My wallet was stolen. 👛 Yikes! I couldn’t believe my luck. My first stop was Mysore and I had already lost my wallet. This hasn’t been a great start for me. 😓

My adventure is filled with monkeys, lions, and even a mischievous wallet thief! 🐒🦁 Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride!

So, it all started when I visited the incredible Mysore Zoo. After buying my entry ticket, 🎟️ I put my wallet back in my backpack, making sure to zip it up tight. 🎒 But guess what? When I reached into my bag later, my wallet had vanished into thin air! It was at the crocodile pond when a popcorn vendor caught my attention, when I realized my wallet was missing. 😰

Can you imagine my shock? I even found a funny note with a silly face drawn on it. Who could have done this mischievous deed? 🤔

I immediately called Layla. I needed help. Layla, being the clever friend that she is, suggested we investigate the scene of the crime. 📱 We retraced my steps, starting from the majestic peacocks, whose feathers shimmered like rainbows. No luck there, as they were just busy showing off their beauty. 🦚

Next up, we said hello to the lions. 🦁 They were a majestic bunch, but they were innocent of wallet thievery. Then, we swung by the chimp and monkey area, 🐒 where I had met Sia and Karan, the hilarious langurs. They seemed innocent too, although Karan seemed a bit grumpy. But looks can be deceiving! 🦧

With each enclosure we visited, Layla and I were getting no closer to unraveling the mystery. We met Mira, the friendly elephant, 🐘 and even Baba the bear, who shared tales of his circus days. 🐻 But my wallet was nowhere to be found. 👝

Panic set in, and I was ready to confront all the animals, accusing them left and right. But Layla, the wise pup, had a better plan. 💡💭

She suggested I go to each animal I had met and tell them that I had a winning lottery ticket inside my wallet. The prize? 🏆 Free ice creams for the whole summer! 🍦 What a genius idea! And you know what? It worked like a charm. 🧿

Turns out, Sia, the cheeky monkey, 🐒 couldn't resist the thought of endless ice cream. 🍦 As soon as she heard about the prize, she pulled out my wallet. 👝 She had taken my wallet as a prank she told me. Can you believe it? But Layla's trick forced her to confess her mischievous act. I gave her a good scolding and told her to stop playing such naughty tricks. 😤

Phew! Mystery solved! With my wallet back in my possession, I continued my grand adventure. I spent the night in the zoo with Mira, the incredible working elephant. 🐘 She shared her tales of the Mysore Dasara procession. Remember Dasara? It’s the festival of lamps and diyas usually coming around October. 🪔

Mira had trained for years to be part of the grand procession, carrying her mahout and wearing beautiful ornaments. 📿 But now she happily resides in the zoo, enjoying her retirement and munching on bananas all day. What a life! 🍌

As I wrap up this thrilling tale, my tummy rumbles with excitement. 🤩 I can't wait to visit the Mysore Palace and indulge in some scrumptious Mysore masala dosa. Yum! 😋

Thanks for joining me on this wild ride, my fellow explorers. Stay tuned to my next journal entry. Woof-tastic adventures await!

If you have any ideas or want to share your own amazing adventures, feel free to write to us at hello@kokowooferjee.com. Until next time, keep wagging those tails and exploring the world around you!

Paws and love,

Koko