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May 21 A Day With The ElephantsA DAY WITH THE ELEPHANTS(By Barbara McGaffey)Jan, the Golden Cupids Hotel office manager (and jack of all trades) arranged a day trip for us to the Elephant Nature Park. It's a several hundred acre elephant sanctuary established and run by a small Thai lady named Lek (with grants and donations from several philanthropists and groups). The Park rescues and provides a haven for these disappearing Asian elephants, many of whom have been injured or abused.
They're doctored, fed and provided lifelong, humane treatment and shelter.
Once back in this more natural habitat, many of them are able to once again
bear live little ones who are reared by mother & devoted "aunties".
This rare "white" elephant has found a home at Lek's safe haven.
Camp volunteers speak and answer questions about the Park and its giant residents as the elephants gather around the visitor platform in anticipation of lunch.
Visitors are taught to feed them from large hampers full of fruits and vegetables.
Then we enjoyed a delicious native Thai luncheon on the 2nd floor of the building.
After lunch, the mahouts (elephant handlers) began the procession to the river—them leading the elephants, the guests parallel but apart from the animals. Once there, the gentler giants were separated from the more boisterous youngsters, and we were able to wade in and gently scrub their backs and pour water over them, which they seemed to enjoy. We sure did!
It was another amazing day to remember—thanks to the caring and knowledgeable staff at the Golden Cupids Hotel in Chiang Mai. (April 2007)
May 19 Doi Suthep at nightYesterday evening we asked Toon to drive and drop us at the begining of the Doi Suthep mountain. We planned to walk up to Doi Suthep temple!!
Every year, on the day before Visakha Puja Day, Chiang Mai people have tradition of walking up to Doi Suthep temple. There are 2 reasons of doing this :- first, to offer our strength, our good intention, our believe to the Lord Buddha. Second, is to recall Kru Ba Sri Wichai, the most important monk in Lanna, who led people in building the road up to Doi Suthep temple.
After gave our respects to Kru Ba Sri Wichai statue, we started walking up at 17:30, before the parades, which started around 20:00
We walked up and free ourselves from worry, we wondered how long it will take for this 12 KM distance.
On the way, there are many cars parked beside the road, some sold drink and food, some offered them for free. We are very proud of being Thai, Thai people always kind and generous.
We arrived at Doi Suthep temple at 20:30, we made it in 3 hours!! Wow, far better than we expected.
Here are some picture, maybe you want to see Doi Suthep temple at night time, it was really beautiful.
May 16 In the gardenGood morning. Hope you have a lovely morning …..
Received an email from Andy, the No. 1 brother asked where is my blog, well, actually I aimed to update this several times, but before I started I have to jump to do something else…. (very good excuse!! Ha ha)
This morning Lala and I accompanied Peppe to the Village Headman house to give the kings sculptures to put into the village’s new public building.
Then, Peppe off to Don Chan temple, she promised to take some pictures back so I can put in here.
Grandpa’s second book is nearly complete; he needs another 2-3 chapters to close the story.
Picture bellows is Moon and our guests from French, who left yesterday, very lovely family, hope they have a good time for the rest of their holiday.
And next….. are pictures of our garden, we have quite a lot of beautiful flowers during summer – rainy seasons :-
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