Elephant Trekking

One of the most memorable experiences on our trip to Thailand was the elephant trekking. I really wanted to go to Chang Mai to visit the elephant plantation, but that wasn't possible this time. Hopefully we'll get there one day as I think it will be absolutely amazing. Anyway, this was the next best thing. We went on a 4 hour excursion where we learned about elephants, fed them and trekked through the jungle. It was a misty afternoon, but the weather held pretty clear for our adventure. I rode with Claire who loved every minute and Chris rode with Mya. It was a rather bumpy ride, so our shorter adventure was a good choice. It was wonderful.

Baby elephant painting.

Claire feeding the baby elephant his favorite food--bananas.

Mya was a bit more hesitant.

Daddy and Mya on their elephant ride.

Claire and I after our trek.

Big and Little ;)

Bamboo growing in the jungle.

Our family in front of the baby elephants.

Mya hesitantly approaching the elephant.

Our family after another great Thai adventure.

Pi Pi Island.

Rubber tree. They collect the rubber via a little cup, which is then turned into tires, etc.

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