Our Amazing Morning with Two Orphan African Elephants

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  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2019
  • Some sad updates
    A year after our visit, Doug Groves was tragically killed while out walking with Jabu and Morula, trampled to death by a wild elephant. The world lost an incredible man. RIP Doug. His wife Sandi continues their incredible work.
    Then, in July 2021, Jabu also died after being released into the wild. The cause of his death was not clear but it is suspected that he was killed in a fight with another bull elephant. RIP beautiful boy.
    -----
    While visiting the Okavango Delta region in Botswana, we had the chance to participate in the experience of a lifetime, when we spent the morning with Jabu and Morula, two orphaned African elephants who are cared for by the Living with Elephants Foundation run by Doug and Sandi Groves.
    You can read more about our experience on our blog:
    www.freetworoam.com/2019/05/0...
    We learned a great deal about these two beautiful creatures and about elephants in general. It was an experience we will never forget.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 343

  • @walteraramini8675
    @walteraramini8675 3 роки тому +84

    You don't realise how big they are until someone stands next to one. Truly majestic and beautiful creatures.

    • @mamacat63
      @mamacat63 3 роки тому +4

      It's mind blowing at just how huge they really are.

    • @philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671
      @philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671 3 роки тому +5

      Descendants of the Mammoths. Like going back in time if standing close to them.

    • @blueshirt26
      @blueshirt26 Рік тому +2

      @@philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671 They're not descended from the Mammoths. African Elephants, Asian Elephants and Mammoths are all descended from a common origin. In fact, they're sister branches and not descended from one another. The Mammoths are also more closely related to Asian elephants than they are to African elephants.

    • @SameerPrehistorica
      @SameerPrehistorica Рік тому

      Indeed

    • @ricofresh22
      @ricofresh22 11 місяців тому

      African elephants seem to split off before the other two

  • @zsong9600
    @zsong9600 4 роки тому +270

    I don't want to live in a world where there are no elephants.

    • @roybarron5289
      @roybarron5289 4 роки тому +7

      we will probably go right behind them ele's are an umbrella species

    • @adrestianyx7441
      @adrestianyx7441 3 роки тому +2

      ME TOO

    • @victorm152
      @victorm152 3 роки тому +3

      neither do I

    • @120alvarez
      @120alvarez 3 роки тому +3

      Elephants and all kind of animals,but some humans.

    • @SaitamaTerra2
      @SaitamaTerra2 3 роки тому +3

      Bro if anyone kills elephants for sport or for their tusks, they should go to jail and serve several years. They’re gentle and kind, I’m grateful to be in this era, may god bless this majestic giants 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊

  • @lindabarrett6471
    @lindabarrett6471 4 роки тому +34

    They mind you because of your kindness and reward. How pleasant to walk among them. May we all walk in heaven one day with the animals.

    • @floeaton285
      @floeaton285 3 роки тому +3

      Think about this: When we get to Heaven... The animals run to hug us!! Heard this from a very Spiritual lady who has been to Heaven countless times and has told of the many wonders there! Her name is Kat Kerr (she has pink hair) if you would like to look her up and hear more!

  • @cbdmiracles3593
    @cbdmiracles3593 4 роки тому +101

    Huge and BEAUTIFUL Creatures !! I would LOVE to be friends with an Elephant!! You are soo lucky and blessed!!

  • @ElveeKaye
    @ElveeKaye 4 роки тому +57

    An elephant getting off the ground looks like me trying to get out of bed in the morning, only with less complaining.

    • @ShaneH5150
      @ShaneH5150 3 роки тому +1

      indeed lol

    • @dieseldog00
      @dieseldog00 3 роки тому +2

      She was quicker getting up than I am getting out of bed lol.

    • @mamacat63
      @mamacat63 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂 same

  • @flipperdale51
    @flipperdale51 4 роки тому +127

    Truly gentle giants.

  • @scottandrew8906
    @scottandrew8906 3 роки тому +26

    Must be such a moving experience to hang out with these beautiful elephants.

  • @MegaSnow121
    @MegaSnow121 4 роки тому +36

    Jabu and Morula never fail to put a smile on my face. They are beautiful! So grateful I get to see them like this.

    • @carolcox302
      @carolcox302 4 роки тому +7

      EMRS I was fortunate enough to meet them ( and a 3rd timid female. Wonder what happened to her?) in Nov 2014. Overwhelming, emotional, extraordinary. Viewing this, I’m instantly transported. Touching this huge boy, kissing his trunk, rubbing my hands over those bristly hairs. So gentle, so accomodating, so utterly wonderful. The highlight was holding Morula’s trunk as we walked together. Was told by “mum” Sandi that she doesn’t like walking alone! Later, after delicious lunch in the welcome shade, I cuddled her and was rewarded with “kisses” on my face. I returned to the table and promptly burst into tears from the emotion of the moment. Long after I’m too old to travel, I’ll return to those many photos and videos to relive an experience like no other.

    • @MegaSnow121
      @MegaSnow121 4 роки тому +3

      @@carolcox302 Thank you for sharing such touching moments with these amazing animals. I wish I could see and hug them, and just be near them. It would be one of the highlights of my life.

    • @carolcox302
      @carolcox302 4 роки тому +2

      EMRS one day, one day, eh? You never know what life has in store. I do hope you get to visit Botswana and experience this extraordinary family. Keep safe and healthy. Don’t know where you are. I’m in Australia. Certainly the “Lucky Country” as far as this bloody virus is concerned.

    • @MegaSnow121
      @MegaSnow121 4 роки тому +2

      Carol Cox: :-) One day. Maybe. I have family 5000 miles away that I will visit first. I may just have to look for an elephant encounter closer to home for now. Australia looks beautiful and very interesting; as a youth growing up in Europe, I considered immigrating there. I ended up in the US instead.

    • @freetworoam7408
      @freetworoam7408  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Carol, unfortunately the other female passed away. They certainly are amazing animals.

  • @josephm6574
    @josephm6574 3 роки тому +3

    God's creation is magnificent. True gentle giants.

  • @susanwebster8680
    @susanwebster8680 4 роки тому +24

    They are so beautiful 😍

  • @forbesmitchell1627
    @forbesmitchell1627 3 роки тому +9

    Magnificent animals, my wife and I had the pleasure of feeding a group with buckets of fruit, they are truly awesome.

  • @The72challenger
    @The72challenger 4 роки тому +9

    Jabu is slowly but surely turning into a bonafide tusker...awesome!

  • @lorrainemedon9377
    @lorrainemedon9377 3 роки тому +23

    So beautiful and trusting. Love them

  • @joemilbourne3151
    @joemilbourne3151 3 роки тому +7

    I can't imagine anything being as exhilarating as watching Jabu walk up to me to the point where he blocks out the sun .....he just looks as big as a block of flats absolutely awesome in every way the animal of animals as far as I am concerned ... brilliant !!

  • @kevinpatrick8788
    @kevinpatrick8788 Рік тому +1

    A gentle giant . Amazing animals .

  • @janmargaret7972
    @janmargaret7972 3 роки тому +6

    I was so sorry and sad to hear of the death of Doug last August. He was a special person with a wonderful connection with these beautiful elephants. Rest in Peace Doug you are greatly missed.

  • @charliebird5299
    @charliebird5299 3 роки тому +8

    So beautiful, and the music is perfect. 😍😍😍😍😍🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jjenko6366
    @jjenko6366 4 роки тому +25

    wow it was waving at them. How wonderful.

    • @Szaboo92
      @Szaboo92 3 роки тому +2

      He*

    • @TicoStudio90
      @TicoStudio90 3 роки тому +2

      Yes indeed, it certainly was waving at them. Amazing 😀👍

  • @user-ld9xv9rc9r
    @user-ld9xv9rc9r 2 місяці тому

    Such beautiful elephants! So sorry to hear about Jabu and Doug, both leaving lasting impressions. RIP to both.

  • @JamesSmith-ui2hv
    @JamesSmith-ui2hv 4 роки тому +11

    What beautiful animal , he knows that there is love , it is amazing to see the awesome giant responding to the magic words , darling , sweetie from the voice of Sandi , like a child listening to his mum , and the tender care of Doug .

  • @jsob822
    @jsob822 3 роки тому +8

    I luvvvvvv these two! Was so very sad to hear the man who cares for them with Sandy had passed. What a very Special treat for you all to have visited. I can only hope someday to see them

  • @bogdang.7627
    @bogdang.7627 3 роки тому +3

    Exceptionally beautiful creatures

  • @michaelenebindoo1464
    @michaelenebindoo1464 4 роки тому +12

    Truly majestic and beautiful elephants 🙏😍❤

  • @bergspot
    @bergspot Рік тому +1

    To me, the most incredible animal on Earth!

  • @WmsYTpage
    @WmsYTpage 4 роки тому +23

    Now i totally want an elephant sidekick.

  • @sabellusexmedeuvallis9794
    @sabellusexmedeuvallis9794 4 роки тому +3

    Какое ЧУДО...природы исполин...какая грация и КРАСОТА в этом удивительном животном.... А ЧЕЛОВЕКУ НЕ МЕШАЛО БЫ ПОУЧИТЬСЯ У СЛОНОВ МНОГИМ ВЕЩАМ...

  • @j.goodie522
    @j.goodie522 3 роки тому +2

    That is such a beautiful creature...I soooo love elephants...loving giants until you hurt them

  • @ramprashad29
    @ramprashad29 2 роки тому +1

    goodness they are all so beautiful and so majestic

  • @user-oe2ph8wl5s
    @user-oe2ph8wl5s 3 роки тому +21

    I really want to travel to Botswana and see these lovely creatures but i have no money 😭😭😭😭

    • @user-oe2ph8wl5s
      @user-oe2ph8wl5s 3 роки тому

      @Moonface yes sure.. 😊

    • @TicoStudio90
      @TicoStudio90 3 роки тому +3

      Well, until you do have the money to go there, at least you can watch them on videos like those. We could never have done that 30 years ago. Modern technology does have its positives 😀

    • @abderrahimabderrahim6659
      @abderrahimabderrahim6659 3 роки тому +1

      @@user-oe2ph8wl5s Don't worry, you will someday

    • @Markie12
      @Markie12 3 роки тому

      Go to zoo in your country

    • @user-oe2ph8wl5s
      @user-oe2ph8wl5s 3 роки тому

      @@Markie12 we don't have elephants in our zoos unfortunately

  • @MissCalLowe
    @MissCalLowe 3 роки тому +33

    That is some AWESOME footage! Can’t help but smile and appreciate Our Creator’s mindset as He was creating this magnificent animal👍🏽🤎

    • @youraveragejoe2
      @youraveragejoe2 2 роки тому +1

      Thank the mammoth

    • @rexxx777
      @rexxx777 2 роки тому +4

      This and every other organism on this planet. God is truly beyond our comprehension.

    • @idiotology5568
      @idiotology5568 2 роки тому

      Trust humans to personify the unknown, also assuming there was a thought process involved is an incredible act of arrogance.

    • @MissCalLowe
      @MissCalLowe 2 роки тому

      @@idiotology5568 brain (multiple functions), veins, muscles, skin, eyes, kidney, liver, knees, toes, etc. Yep, YOU are included in the miracle of being CREATED too. Relax, no one knows, BUT whatever the case may be, everything and everyone were CREATED by “something absolutely extraordinary.” Be thankful you were chosen to be a talking and walking human instead of a roach. Look beyond the worst behavior in humans and you’ll feel better.

    • @idiotology5568
      @idiotology5568 2 роки тому

      @@MissCalLowe Creationists......lol.
      Humans are no more significant or extraordinary than roaches, we all carved out our place on this dirty little circle, but I suppose I'm wrong on that one too.
      Why is your higher power a he? I would have thought something as magnificant as an all mighty would deserve a bit more respect than being compared to a murderous beast.

  • @carolcox302
    @carolcox302 3 роки тому +3

    Free two roam Oh no. How sad. Thank you for letting me know. She was very timid, and had to be consoled by Doug if there was rustling in the bush. He said she was startled by a butterfly! Touching and endearing.

  • @jacquelinelarsen1721
    @jacquelinelarsen1721 4 роки тому +9

    What a big love muffin💝

  • @babaib3513
    @babaib3513 6 місяців тому

    If only all humans were this good and kind

  • @theresaverboomen9300
    @theresaverboomen9300 3 роки тому +3

    He is so Awesome and beautiful too. I love elephants very much. I want to come over there also.

    • @topixfromthetropix1674
      @topixfromthetropix1674 3 роки тому

      In Thailand, they let you play with baby elephants, which love to cuddle. You can play with larger adolescents, too.

    • @mamacat63
      @mamacat63 3 роки тому

      I want to go, too.

  • @kaswhite1380
    @kaswhite1380 11 місяців тому

    We are so blessed to have UA-cam, elephants and wonderful music. This brings tears of joy to my heart.

  • @vishalraval6262
    @vishalraval6262 4 роки тому +2

    jabu and morula both r awesome...plz save elephants

  • @tonyb374
    @tonyb374 4 роки тому +3

    So majestic. So beautiful.

  • @donnamasonbrown4119
    @donnamasonbrown4119 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so very much for sharing this with me 💖 from texas. God bless you all 💖

  • @TicoStudio90
    @TicoStudio90 3 роки тому +8

    What a magnificent creature. And how lovely to to see it so happy in harmony with humans, instead of the stuff we see about poachers giving all humans a bad name. That video really warmed my heart, and gives me hope for the future of the relationship between animals and humans 😀👍

  • @jeanrobert7071
    @jeanrobert7071 4 роки тому +24

    WHOA AN AWWSEME EXPERIENCE I BET IT WAS HANGING OUT WITH OUR PLANETS LARGEST LAND ANIMAL...MAJESTIC CREATURES THEY ARE🐘🐘😁✌👌👍

  • @kingbugs3558
    @kingbugs3558 Рік тому

    Elephants know how powerful they are, they know they don't have to take commands. They are intelligent enough to see mutual benefit working with humans.

  • @miraonthewall5284
    @miraonthewall5284 3 роки тому +9

    Is it normal that I cried watching this? 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️

    • @jacquelineaslan8403
      @jacquelineaslan8403 3 роки тому +2

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @pennysue8849
      @pennysue8849 3 роки тому +2

      Completely 💚💚💚

    • @janmargaret7972
      @janmargaret7972 3 роки тому +2

      I filled up watching this. It filled me with happiness to watch these beautiful animals. I wish I could have been there with them.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 11 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful animal for certain. Hope one day to visit this huge lug.

    • @iHatePolitics
      @iHatePolitics 6 місяців тому +2

      Jabu is dead. He was released into the wild and killed by another big bull.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 6 місяців тому +1

      What a shame. @@iHatePolitics

  • @stephenedge9140
    @stephenedge9140 4 роки тому +4

    So beautiful

  • @homotomato8944
    @homotomato8944 Рік тому

    What a life eating alongside Elephants ❤

  • @sivabasanthijanga8504
    @sivabasanthijanga8504 3 роки тому +1

    🤩😲😍WowSuper Gentle Gaint Tuskers...... Really nice. 💐👌💐👍💐👏

  • @dmajumdar2059
    @dmajumdar2059 Рік тому

    I don't think i have seen anything more beautiful in my life 🙏

    • @jennywren7822
      @jennywren7822 Рік тому

      No more anything as beautiful last year these people returned him to the wild even tho he'd been in captivity all his 35 years and knew nothing but people he lived 2 MONTHS when he was found dead.
      Look on Google they've put nothing on utube, they said he hadn't been poached so in their eyes what they did was OK.
      They ought to be shut down. No common sense or empathy whatsoever 😪

  • @hasse-eriklagerin4250
    @hasse-eriklagerin4250 4 роки тому +6

    Hi there 😉 i love this elefants jabo

  • @carlswainston7918
    @carlswainston7918 Рік тому

    Magnificent creature loved the film

  • @WillievanGraan84
    @WillievanGraan84 3 роки тому +1

    Blessed to stay on continent Africa where all this beautiful animals roam freely

  • @naba2403
    @naba2403 4 роки тому +13

    They're not orphan anymore, they've a beautiful family they ever could have❤️

  • @c.shekar5930
    @c.shekar5930 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely people with happy elephant...

  • @TicoStudio90
    @TicoStudio90 3 роки тому

    Such beautiful, majestic creatures. They need to be cherished and not slaughtered 🤗

  • @stephenedge4526
    @stephenedge4526 2 роки тому

    OMG I can only Dream so Beautiful

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi 3 роки тому +6

    So cool that you got to experience this. Have you seen the videos of Jabu obeying different commands so the vet can treat him?

  • @brendathomas2382
    @brendathomas2382 2 роки тому

    REALLY BLESSED THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO CARE AND LOOK AFTER THESE WONDERFUL ELEPHANT'S....

  • @ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674
    @ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674 2 роки тому

    Elephants are awesome animals.

  • @djcrazy8578
    @djcrazy8578 2 роки тому

    i love seeing ppl like u that have great relationships with animals like the family with the bears or lions, they just always show kindness to animals!!

  • @MatthewWilliams-pd7iy
    @MatthewWilliams-pd7iy 2 роки тому +2

    What an amazing and beautiful animal... winning the lottery has got nothing on this... i want a elephant as my buddy....

  • @andrewmcateer5406
    @andrewmcateer5406 4 роки тому +75

    How can anyone hunt these beautiful animals. The human race have got a lot to answer for

    • @deeps6060
      @deeps6060 3 роки тому +1

      The cash tho

    • @minedroftdiaz2089
      @minedroftdiaz2089 3 роки тому

      @@deeps6060 hmmmmmm, would I care for the money? Y-no, no I won’t they are to beautiful

    • @minedroftdiaz2089
      @minedroftdiaz2089 3 роки тому

      @XWriter100 what do they do? Eat them like lions or bears?

    • @minedroftdiaz2089
      @minedroftdiaz2089 3 роки тому +2

      @XWriter100 u need to remember that like humans, elephants have different personalities. U might be a crazy person that wants to kill, and I can be a nice guy that has never fought no one. Also I’ve seen the video where a bull elephant throws a baby elephant for showing off, but that doesn’t mean all elephants would do that, and musth is a very horrible period where bull elephants go in a rage mode.

  • @mariacentella3542
    @mariacentella3542 Рік тому +1

    Dios mío, que divinos animales creaste🙏. Amo a todos los animales pero, el Elefante e mi criatura que más amo🤗😘🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👏

  • @jayriley1162
    @jayriley1162 3 роки тому +1

    That's Jabu and Morula. Beautiful natured animals.

  • @markflores40
    @markflores40 2 роки тому

    Beautiful Magnificent creature's. Love watching these loving ELEPHANTS. Which could teach man a thing or to on how to "Love".

  • @bettomorrow
    @bettomorrow 3 роки тому +1

    such a loving creature

  • @blueelephantthailandtours8860
    @blueelephantthailandtours8860 3 роки тому +1

    These are so stunning elephants.. wow !!

  • @kriloxta3000
    @kriloxta3000 3 роки тому

    Thank you for taking care of this beautiful babies

  • @brendathomas2382
    @brendathomas2382 2 роки тому

    Love the video's ...beautiful animal's.....

  • @stevewalsh-balshaw1727
    @stevewalsh-balshaw1727 7 місяців тому

    Animals both stunning Xx

  • @Nia82365
    @Nia82365 3 роки тому +1

    if i ever got to pet an elephant, i would absolutely cry

  • @charlapagano1852
    @charlapagano1852 2 роки тому

    I love them both.

  • @janesudarat1690
    @janesudarat1690 2 роки тому

    งามสง่าจริงครับ พี่พลายทั้งหลาย
    สูงสง่า สมเป็นสุภาพบุรุษแห่งแอฟริกา น่ารักที่สุด ๆ เชียว

  • @kriloxta3000
    @kriloxta3000 3 роки тому

    Felt inlove with african Elephants precious heartful creatures

  • @13458073
    @13458073 2 роки тому +1

    É emocionante ver esse ser maravilhoso, inteligente e sensível

  • @TheSantiAcademy2024
    @TheSantiAcademy2024 2 роки тому +1

    African Elephants are the BEST!!!!!!! :D

  • @muhammadalihuraira5512
    @muhammadalihuraira5512 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for video

  • @user-fg5yo4yp1z
    @user-fg5yo4yp1z Місяць тому

    So beautiful bull hook!

  • @barbaradean6424
    @barbaradean6424 5 місяців тому

    Such beautiful magnificent animals. We should always look after these and other large animals, the Rhinoceros, the hippotomus, they have been here 60 million years...in 200 years human kind has almost wiped them out due to greed..

  • @elderepyper
    @elderepyper 4 роки тому +9

    I plead Your Blood over them JESUS 💓 for their divine protection all the days of their lives in Jesus Name 🙏

  • @dandyrevisionist7879
    @dandyrevisionist7879 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, it's beautiful.

  • @timmayer8723
    @timmayer8723 3 роки тому

    Such regal presence and ponderous grace. They have the best attributes of humans without our crippling faults. The herd defines the word 'family' in its best iterations. The elephant has nothing to learn from humans except to fear us. Humans will never live long enough to learn all they have to teach us. Unfortunately the elephant will have disappeared long before man absorbs the elephants regal spirit and sense of order. At their passing we will be alone again. Not sure there will be another land creature to take its place. We should began weeping for our stupendous loss.

  • @debrahouston2884
    @debrahouston2884 3 роки тому +2

    Sending PRAYERS for Jabu, Morula and all of these incredible creatures STAY WELL!!! 🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞🙏
    Read yesterday 1st test results came in & authorities are awaiting a 2nd lab's results before making an announcement of what is causing recent Botswana Ellie Deaths.
    So very concerned...The Chinese ivory poachers are bad enough, now this! Father God, help us protect these magnificent creatures!!!
    🙏💞🐘💞🙏💞🐘💞🙏💞🐘💞🙏

  • @nebyu2692
    @nebyu2692 Рік тому

    without seeing with naked eye, no one can understand how giant this animal is.

  • @mauricioferreira5863
    @mauricioferreira5863 2 роки тому +1

    Que coisa mais linda

  • @zainmahmaqov507
    @zainmahmaqov507 3 роки тому +2

    Аллах велик как же прекрасен эти слани

  • @InFltSvc
    @InFltSvc 4 роки тому +7

    This is Haven !

  • @user-op1rs9ux5g
    @user-op1rs9ux5g 3 роки тому

    It is a miracle!!!

  • @devinthomas4866
    @devinthomas4866 3 роки тому

    Beautiful...

  • @gr8vijay
    @gr8vijay 3 роки тому

    I was in a Jabu marathon yesterday.

  • @khoilamchieu9262
    @khoilamchieu9262 3 роки тому

    lovely gentle giant

  • @debrafox5576
    @debrafox5576 3 роки тому

    I love them!!!

  • @sumithwanigasooriya341
    @sumithwanigasooriya341 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice and beautiful video 😻

  • @mrmaxaxl
    @mrmaxaxl 3 роки тому

    What amazing creatures elephants are! I hope humans find it in their hearts not to kill them and let them live forever.

  • @dieseldog00
    @dieseldog00 3 роки тому

    I loved seeing that elephant waving goodbye with her trunk.

  • @poon2503
    @poon2503 3 роки тому

    Hello. Truly beautiful elephant family and home and the Nature. Babies, you are so cute. Have a good day. Love. Blessings to you and your families and everyone, always.🙏🤍❤️💛💚🤎🌷🌾🌻🌺🪴🌹🌴💐🌸❣️💖🤩😘

  • @mn3969
    @mn3969 11 місяців тому

    African Elephants are cool!🐘

  • @avnishgupta6419
    @avnishgupta6419 3 роки тому

    Incredible

  • @roybarron5289
    @roybarron5289 2 роки тому

    Rest in Peace Doug you are missed!

  • @susanlee2835
    @susanlee2835 2 роки тому

    Beautiful tusks .. just as it should be .. 💓💓

  • @kevincook7510
    @kevincook7510 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!

  • @andypandywalters
    @andypandywalters Рік тому

    Majestic