Taking an outdoor shower at sunset, looking out onto several grazing elephants just a few feet away, has to be the coolest experience so far on my great adventure.
Elephant Nature Park is a unique project set in Northern Thailand. Established in the 1990's our aim has always been to provide a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. The park is set in Chiang Mai province, some 60km from the city, and has provided a sanctuary for over 30 distressed elephants from all over Thailand. Set in a natural valley, bordered by a river, and surrounded by forested mountains the area offers a timeless glimpse of rural life.
Visitors can come out to the park for one day up to several months as a volunteer to help care for them. I decided to come out for an overnight visit. We were given some guidelines then, allowed to help with the feeding and bathing. Immediately, it is so obvious the gentle, wise nature of this animal. In the morning we took an educational 2 hour walk, learned more and were up close and right there with them.
Better than riding them or watching them paint pictures, visit them, give them a bath! Most people do not realize this situation -
http://www.elephantnaturepark.org/index.htm
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