Elephant Wash and Splash

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I am just back from that serene, relaxing and yet magestic Goa. What a marvelous place on earth. Pity, its only now being recognised as a holiday destination in the recent times.

Goa has got just about every thing - Beautiful beeches on the west coast, sumptuous sunset to keep you enchanted, Coconut palm sprinkeled landscape, small and yet imposing hills, water sports like surfing and jet skies, great restuarents to please the connousiers and very very friendly and laid-back people permitting the forginers to mix and mingle wihtout any fear or restrainment.

As if these were not enough - a group of dolphins engaged in the never ending chase of fleeing schools of fish will keep you captivated. If you want some more then you can go to watch the sleek and agile birds in the bird santuary and to top it up - go on a crocodile spotting trip with 'Jake the snake' fellow in his little boat, into the back waters of Goa.

Elephant Wash & Splash

Myself, Mom and Dad visited a spice plantation. There they had an elephant and for a small fee they make the elephant happy by giving it a wonderful wash. Elephants simply love splashing in the water - very much like the humans.

I must confess, I had a great time watching this delightful scene of washing the elephant like a little kid. Everyone was so happy to just be there and watch it. Especially kids they had a lovely time.

All in all, it was a delightful visit which will linger in mind for a long time to come. I have added the photos in sequence so that you guys can have same thrill vicariously.

Just follow the images -

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Photos

Evergreen Spice plantation
The spice plantation is located in few acres of farm land full of coconut trees and evergreeen, marshland dotted with birds like egrets and robins.

Elephant pond
Elephant being brought down for the delightful wash. He knows what is he in for.

In the pond
He is as happy as Larry !

Haah ! Thats life
He simpley lets himself go and relax.

Haaah ! Time to get up
He gets up reluctantly. He just can't get enough ! All good things must come to an end some time.

Snack time
After the wash he enjoys a fruit snake. He love it. So does my Mom feeding him !

Snack time
After the wash he enjoys a fruit snake. He love it. Kids having great fun feeding him

Devouring the Banana
He was given a full bunch of bananas. They all disappeared in no time !

Lends a hand for the mohut
Politely lends the hand for the mohut to climb up on him. Such gentleness and patience for such a mamoth animal.

Off he goes
A reluctant retreat from the delightful pond. Good time is over for Larry for now. He will be back again soon. I am sure.

Comments

[Alexa]

Elephants in Goa
Hello Ken the teaman This looks fantastic, I love Elephants and I will be off to Goa soon, where can I find elephants in Goa? Brilliant photo's

[Jen]

Elephants Goa!
Hi Ken I also think this looks great, but where abouts in Goa is it?

[Teman]

Spice plantation in Goa
Hi Jen, Thank you for the comment. I do not know the exact address of the place. But I have the email for that plantation. [e-mail] You can write to them to find the address. regards, ken

[sally]

hi ken i just come back from goa and i went on the elephant ride and wash the elephants and got a shower. it's the time of your life!!

[Teman]

Goa - a trophical paradise
I am so glad you went to Goa. It is a veritable paradise indeed. Thank you for leaving me a note. regards, ken.

[dan]

Nice photos ... travelling to goa with my kids and they would be very happy to see elephants and dolphins ... where exactly can u see the dolphins

[Teman]

Dolphins
You can see those lovely and restless dolphins in the sea going up and down, non stop chasing the fish. There are dolphin trips available. Just ask in your hotel for phone numbers to those companies. Wish you a good trip.

[viviane]

evergreen spice plantage
hallo can you tell me where it is? Is it near Goa ?

[alex miller]

location of tea plationa
I would also like to wash an elephant, a childhood dream, where is this plantation located in regrards to Goa? Thank you for sharing.

[Teman]

Spice plantaton
Hi Alex, Just look for spice plantation advertisment posters in Goa. Ask the tour guides or taxi men. You will find it easily. Nice place to go and spend some time with elephants. Wish you a nice trip. ken

[dionne]

tigers
Hi Ken were off to baga in novemeber, do you know where we can visit tigers? Thanks

[Niyati]

Inquiry
Heyy can you tell me where it in Goa , m already in goa today so was to visit it today itself ... revert asap .. thanku

[Gumi]

wow! which city did you do this?
Hi i am travelling to goa on 16th June and I would love to ride an elephant and give them a wash, i would just like to know which city did you do this, I will be staying in candolim in the north part. many thanks. gumi.x