I rode an elephant yesterday, and that is pretty much all I have on my mind this morning. I recently went to the Santa Barbara zoo and we watched these two enormous elephants stand around in their artificial habitat, and it made me feel pretty sad. Yesterday was a completely different story. We drove up to the elephant park and there we at least 30 elephants roaming around! Yes, they were chained up, and yes their trainers used sharp hooks to guide them around, but for some reason I was not upset at all. I was completely overwhelmed by their majestic grace. Lumbering, playful, stubborn, strong beasts, with beautiful eyes, and hair that feels like steel wool. Of course I was the first person who wanted to get on, and I felt like a school girl, squealing with delight as I was lifted up into the air. We rode for about an hour, through the jungle, seeing the homes of the river dwellers. It was an amazing day!
Today I am taking a Thai cooking class. I know it sounds kind of strange, but apparently it is one of the most fun things to do in Chang Mai. We will be cooking some kind of soup, a curry, pad thai, and banana something. You all know how much I love bananas! We leave for Laos tomorrow (pronounced Lao), and I am feeling sad that we are already leaving this one beautiful country behind. Perhaps I will try to get some pictures posted soon, but please know that I am thinking of all of you, and wishing you were here!
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I loved the story about the elephants and hearing your voice on the phone - so far away, yet sounding so close. I can't wait to have you try out your Thai cooking skills on us (although L.A. probably has more Thai ingredients than ID or MT)! Tomorrow you will be in Laos and I can't wait to hear all about the temples and scenery. Until then, take good care, my adventurous daughter. I love you.
Great story! Your discription of the elephants impressed Grampy! I liked the picture in my mind of you riding! Did you ride alone on the elephant?
As to the cooking,,,,, save those recipes.....
We really enjoyed the ability to find out what's happening. Have you figured out the difference
between Boise time and Thai time?
We think it is about 12hrs. and the next day. Keep those blogs coming.
Colleen...
yikes! I've never blogged before. So, here's my opportunity to get with it! The description of the elephant ride was amazing. What an experience! This trip must be full of so many new things...flavors, scenery, people, culture.....wow!
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Lou (ruby lou)
Colla!! I am so jealous! I love animals--I want to ride a pretty elephant. I just can't even imagine what that felt like and looked like--but I can imagine the sound of your squeals and laughter! I miss you sister, be safe!!
PS - I just noticed your titles--awesome.
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