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Date: 17th September 2009
Amazing Trip!
I was searching for a purse named Alyssa by the brand LP (Linea Pelle) and somehow got directed to your travel blog. Once I started reading I couldn't stop!! You had some amazing travels! I've dreamed of backpacking abroad, just have never had the means to do it. How much did you save up? My cousin went backpacking for three months in Australia and included NZ as well, also Tasmania. He ended up meeting his now future wife/mother of his unborn TWINS! while there and now lives in London where she's from. I think between his stories and travels and yours I'm going to try to get a trip for me started! :) If anything i'd settle for a two weeks stay in Queensland, NZ!!! :) Thank you so much for posting this online(AND PUBLIC!) so someone like me could read your travels and experiences. It was very uplifting and exciting! You're a great writer too! It read like an intense novel I couldn't put down! -Alyssa
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
Amazing Trip!
I was searching for a purse named Alyssa by the brand LP (Linea Pelle) and somehow got directed to your travel blog. Once I started reading I couldn't stop!! You had some amazing travels! I've dreamed of backpacking abroad, just have never had the means to do it. How much did you save up? My cousin went backpacking for three months in Australia and included NZ as well, also Tasmania. He ended up meeting his now future wife/mother of his unborn TWINS! while there and now lives in London where she's from. I think between his stories and travels and yours I'm going to try to get a trip for me started! :) If anything i'd settle for a two weeks stay in Queensland, NZ!!! :) Thank you so much for posting this online(AND PUBLIC!) so someone like me could read your travels and experiences. It was very uplifting and exciting! You're a great writer too! It read like an intense novel I couldn't put down! -Alyssa
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
Date: 7th December 2008
Ive just come back
Thank you Alissa for the web page. I too was horrified the way these poor Elephants go through the PAJAAN. It was truly the most rewarding thing i have ever done and a real emotional roller coaster ride. My favourites were Jungle Boy, Aura, Mae boon, Medo, Tong Jan. God all of them really. I will be going back for sure. Aura's owner was at the park while i was there and he wants her and Mae Boon back. He wants to train Aura to paint and Mae Boon to go trecking. As you Know Aura has a broken finger on her trunk so she will never be able to learn how to paint. It is tragic that this is happening to her. Good news though is that my sister was with me too, and has been talking to lek and the owner and he may sell Aura to my sister so she maybe saved and stay for her life in the park. I am praying for her. Maybe i might see you there one day. Its nice to know that people like yourself care. Good work.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Ive just come back
Thank you Alissa for the web page. I too was horrified the way these poor Elephants go through the PAJAAN. It was truly the most rewarding thing i have ever done and a real emotional roller coaster ride. My favourites were Jungle Boy, Aura, Mae boon, Medo, Tong Jan. God all of them really. I will be going back for sure. Aura's owner was at the park while i was there and he wants her and Mae Boon back. He wants to train Aura to paint and Mae Boon to go trecking. As you Know Aura has a broken finger on her trunk so she will never be able to learn how to paint. It is tragic that this is happening to her. Good news though is that my sister was with me too, and has been talking to lek and the owner and he may sell Aura to my sister so she maybe saved and stay for her life in the park. I am praying for her. Maybe i might see you there one day. Its nice to know that people like yourself care. Good work.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 15th May 2008
Very entertaining! You should send this to a travel contest.
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
Very entertaining! You should send this to a travel contest.
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
Date: 15th May 2008
I went back in April
Was the most amazing day and hope I can go back to volunteer for longer one day! Your blog was brilliant, brought back all the feelings I had .
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
I went back in April
Was the most amazing day and hope I can go back to volunteer for longer one day! Your blog was brilliant, brought back all the feelings I had .
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 5th May 2008
gross
Hotbody will not be backpacking......
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
gross
Hotbody will not be backpacking......
From Blog: So you wanna be a backpacker?
Date: 21st April 2008
So cool!
Cool! I want to go there, maybe sometime in near future!
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
So cool!
Cool! I want to go there, maybe sometime in near future!
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 11th April 2008
I am proud of what you've accomplished and all that you tried and learned on this trip. You have always been incredibly independent, and self sufficient. I know your travel experiences will contribute to the amazing person you are becoming.
From Blog: The Final Days...
I am proud of what you've accomplished and all that you tried and learned on this trip. You have always been incredibly independent, and self sufficient. I know your travel experiences will contribute to the amazing person you are becoming.
From Blog: The Final Days...
Date: 10th April 2008
F Asia
Amerrrica is where it's at. Come on Alissa, don't ever leave this beautiful country again. Get 'r done now! We're happy to have ya home. What would the ho-down do if you were gone???
From Blog: The Final Days...
F Asia
Amerrrica is where it's at. Come on Alissa, don't ever leave this beautiful country again. Get 'r done now! We're happy to have ya home. What would the ho-down do if you were gone???
From Blog: The Final Days...
Date: 27th March 2008
amazing story
Thanks for your report Alissa. You have made up my mind for me and my husband and I will definitely be visiting in August and I can't wait.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
amazing story
Thanks for your report Alissa. You have made up my mind for me and my husband and I will definitely be visiting in August and I can't wait.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 23rd March 2008
sooo jealous
it sounds like you are doing some really awesome stuff! those elephants look like so much fun. its so sad that they were treated so poorly. i really love reading your blog, your trip has been amazing to read about. :)
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
sooo jealous
it sounds like you are doing some really awesome stuff! those elephants look like so much fun. its so sad that they were treated so poorly. i really love reading your blog, your trip has been amazing to read about. :)
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 17th March 2008
I was ready to cry reading about the abuse that so many elephants endure - thank goodness for Lek and all the volunteers. In a perfect world, abuse of all animals would end. Helping with these beautiful elephants was a great way to end your trip, Alissa - good for you! See you very soon. Love, S.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
I was ready to cry reading about the abuse that so many elephants endure - thank goodness for Lek and all the volunteers. In a perfect world, abuse of all animals would end. Helping with these beautiful elephants was a great way to end your trip, Alissa - good for you! See you very soon. Love, S.
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 17th March 2008
wow
That's amazing!! I really hope I can get there some day and do that too!
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
wow
That's amazing!! I really hope I can get there some day and do that too!
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 17th March 2008
I agree with Sarah
I don't know what you're talking about not getting any color, you look super tan.
From Blog: Holy Laos! Complete chaos on the Mekong River...
I agree with Sarah
I don't know what you're talking about not getting any color, you look super tan.
From Blog: Holy Laos! Complete chaos on the Mekong River...
Date: 17th March 2008
Fascinating entry, Alissa. You'll make everyone long to visit Thailand and volunteer their time too. Your photos supplement the text beautifully. Can't wait to see more - and can't wait to see YOU! Soon, j
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Fascinating entry, Alissa. You'll make everyone long to visit Thailand and volunteer their time too. Your photos supplement the text beautifully. Can't wait to see more - and can't wait to see YOU! Soon, j
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park
Date: 13th March 2008
We can't wait to see you in the flesh! You make an adorable panda!
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
We can't wait to see you in the flesh! You make an adorable panda!
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
Date: 9th March 2008
cooking lesson
Would love to learn to cook the food you made in your cooking class. How about a lesson? Sounds delicious. Can't wait to see and hear about the elephant park.
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
cooking lesson
Would love to learn to cook the food you made in your cooking class. How about a lesson? Sounds delicious. Can't wait to see and hear about the elephant park.
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
Date: 9th March 2008
my mean lean boxing daughter
The entire day, from being picked up on a motor bike, to the warm up which sounded so funny (!), to your 10 year ( I agree with Paige..10 may be a slight rounding up ?) old parner sounds fabulous. Who would have thought I was raising a Muay Thai boxer? XXOOXO MOM
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
my mean lean boxing daughter
The entire day, from being picked up on a motor bike, to the warm up which sounded so funny (!), to your 10 year ( I agree with Paige..10 may be a slight rounding up ?) old parner sounds fabulous. Who would have thought I was raising a Muay Thai boxer? XXOOXO MOM
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
Date: 9th March 2008
OMGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH!!!! Your boxing opponent just made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants. No joke. But yeah, he does look pretty tough. Althought I think you might have rounded up a bit on his age. Maybe he's more like 8? Either way, he is definitely LEAN.
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
OMGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH!!!! Your boxing opponent just made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants. No joke. But yeah, he does look pretty tough. Althought I think you might have rounded up a bit on his age. Maybe he's more like 8? Either way, he is definitely LEAN.
From Blog: Stuffing my face...and boxing off the calories!
Date: 8th March 2008
Sa Ba Dee Hmong and Hmore
The hmong village looked amazing. I am so glad you trekked up there with Kia. The children must have been precious. The daily monk parade for food was also amazing to see and read about. We look forward to hearing about your final phase in the elephant sanctuary.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Sa Ba Dee Hmong and Hmore
The hmong village looked amazing. I am so glad you trekked up there with Kia. The children must have been precious. The daily monk parade for food was also amazing to see and read about. We look forward to hearing about your final phase in the elephant sanctuary.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Date: 6th March 2008
i can't get over how much you've seen and done on your trip. good luck with those elephants. if you find one small enough, sneak it back with you. marcher needs a friend. xoxoxox.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
i can't get over how much you've seen and done on your trip. good luck with those elephants. if you find one small enough, sneak it back with you. marcher needs a friend. xoxoxox.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Date: 3rd March 2008
oh how i miss traveling...
It is so cool to be reading the blogs from your travels. They keep bringing me back to my semester at sea experiences - I was on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and it's cool to read about your Mekong excursions. I hope you are having a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear more details when you get home. xo Sarah
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
oh how i miss traveling...
It is so cool to be reading the blogs from your travels. They keep bringing me back to my semester at sea experiences - I was on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and it's cool to read about your Mekong excursions. I hope you are having a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear more details when you get home. xo Sarah
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Date: 2nd March 2008
luang prabang
This town looks amazing. The procession of monks in their orange attire was something I have never witnessed. The village children look adorable. Those photos make it easier to understand why certain movie stars go to villages in Africa and Asia to adopt kids. I know you are off to the elephant sanctuary in a few hours. I am sure that will be another unbelievable experience. mom
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
luang prabang
This town looks amazing. The procession of monks in their orange attire was something I have never witnessed. The village children look adorable. Those photos make it easier to understand why certain movie stars go to villages in Africa and Asia to adopt kids. I know you are off to the elephant sanctuary in a few hours. I am sure that will be another unbelievable experience. mom
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Date: 2nd March 2008
a mother worries
Of course I am very impressed by your experiences, but now I 'm worried about all those hungry monks with little or no food. Wish I could make them all a nice well balanced meal. It's the Jewish mother in me, can't help it. Your village visit must have been amazing. Can't wait to see and hear more about it when you're home.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
a mother worries
Of course I am very impressed by your experiences, but now I 'm worried about all those hungry monks with little or no food. Wish I could make them all a nice well balanced meal. It's the Jewish mother in me, can't help it. Your village visit must have been amazing. Can't wait to see and hear more about it when you're home.
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Date: 1st March 2008
Oh, Alissa, what an extraordinary place - and how lucky we are to read such vivid descriptions of your experiences. You were so clever to include Laos in your itinerary. We had coffee with your mum and dad this morning. We share their excitement over your return! xo, j
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Oh, Alissa, what an extraordinary place - and how lucky we are to read such vivid descriptions of your experiences. You were so clever to include Laos in your itinerary. We had coffee with your mum and dad this morning. We share their excitement over your return! xo, j
From Blog: Loving Laos + Luang Prabang
Joys
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Dear Alissa, this is a truly amazing entry. I read about the Pajaan in Asian Geographic so I did a search for it on Google. It really broke my heart to know that the elephants had to endure such pain for the sake of our entertainment. I enjoyed reading your experience volunteering and hope that if I have the chance I can be a volunteer too. Thank you for sharing with us. =)
From Blog: Two Amazing Weeks at Elephant Nature Park