The highlight of Thailand!On our last day we visited Elephant Nature Park, a truly remarkable sanctuary for elephants rescued from mostly abusive situations like forced labor, unknowing tourist supported market begging and trekking camps. We got to feed and bathe them several times. Elephants only sleep 4 hours each day and literally eat tons of fresh fruit and veggies. Each has a personal minder or mahout.
What an operation!
In this second photo the woman on the ground below is the park's founder, Lek. A small Thai woman with a big heart for elephants and other animals. She taught this elephant to give kisses--a little scary for the receivers. She has also rescued over 60 dogs from Chiangmai's street markets and the surrounding areas. In addition, the Elephant Park is home to roughly 20 water buffalo, one bull and one pony.
I will post more on this soon. What an amazing day! Paul is out like a light now. Can't believe he is finally tired. Woo-who! Mission accomplished!
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