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My friend Tongbai from the World Conservation Society picked me up from the Kaeng Krachan WWF office yesterday afternoon. He is very enthusiastic about this project, and wants me to see all aspects of his work.
On the way here, we saw a 2.5 meter King Cobra, very impressive - but deadley!
Just outside the villige, I had my first wild Elephant encounter. Three Elephants were in the road & had stopped the 3 cars in front of us. I got out of the car to take some pictures, but they had already started to move out of the road, so we drove closer & I managed to snap a few pictures of the Bull before he disapeared into the forest. A magnificent site!
On arrival at the WCS Elephant protection office, I was shown my luxurious accomodation,(My bed for tonight would be the floor of the office). I also have a hammock for sleeping in the forest or in the yard at the back of the building. The toilet & shower block is about 20 yards away & is shared by the local community. Tongbai warned me to be carefull when I enter as a King Cobra has made its nest nearby & is often found in the cubicles. Not something to mess with!!!!!!
So far it looks as if this will be another great adventure. I will try to find a way to post some pictures.
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Ola Francombe
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don't get cobbraed!
I thought you have lost your camera - obviously not! don't envy the snakes in toilets - you better protect your crown jewels!