Amazing Day at the Elephant Nature Park

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December 8th 2006

Published: December 8th 2006

Hello everyone, Yesterday we set off on an adventure to the Elephant Nature Park where we had the most amazing day. We were picked up around 8.30am and driven to a local markets where there were bags and bags and more bags of bananas & pineapples. There were 5 of us (Trent, me, 2 sisters from Syd and Melb and a Kiwi) and we all had to load the bags onto the two trucks.. I had pulled a muscle gett... Read Full Entry

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8th December 2006

Kerry
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Great blog entry honey.... very sad but i got teary in a good way reading about the blind elephant and her friend that never leaves her side...sob! Keep these entries coming......you should be writing a book just like we keep trying to get Amy to do one!!! Miss u lots, Love Kerry xxx

8th December 2006

Trish
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Simply amazing
Wow what a wonderful place a must do for our family in March, Lek sounds amazing what a difference one person can make! Thank you Reet for your fanatastic reports and wonderful pictures, never think they are too long personally I could read pages of your adventures, it is making me soooooooo excited! I noticed you were wearing long pants and tops in bath time pics is that recommended? Trish aka H20 (TA)

8th December 2006

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Mammoth contribution.
This is a great blog entry, Reet. Thanks for sharing - we will make a point of going there next time we hit Chiang Mai. Make sure you get a trek in - you can find guides who will keep you away from the "touristy" hilltribe villages ... though it does involve a bit of a slog :o( Have fun!

8th December 2006

Lee
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Thanks Reet
Hi Reet That is the saddest story, especially about the blind one. The baby elephants are pretty cute, even if they do weigh 250kg. Your photos are brilliant Luv Lee xx

10th December 2006

Rachael
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Amazing
What an amazing place to visit! Some very sad stories that I will never forget. I'm glad you ended your blog on a happy note. The baby elephants are so gorgeous playing in the water. Love Rach.

3rd January 2007

nic0e
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Thank you
I'm heading to Thailand and Cambodia in 10 days and I'm going to print all of your entries and read them on the plane! This is just great, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful stories and photos.

10th October 2007

Lilly
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What an inspiration!
Hey Emjay, I'm a friend from Trip Advisor and have to say your pics and narrative are the best! 9 weeks until our trip and this is the part that I'm most looking forward to! thanks for sharing with all of us! Lily

25th November 2010

Peter Ling
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Excellent Reporton ENP
Thanks for a very informative blog and report on the fantastic conservation work of Lek at ENP. Hope she soldiers on her great work for the lovely elephants. We would defintely visit this park next year when we go to Ching Mai. Best Regards, Peter

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