This morning we (actually Dick chickened out at the last minute) went on the elephant through the jungle, into the Ruak River and came within about 3 feet of the banks of Mayanmar (Burma) since the elephant nor I had a pass port we had to turn around and come back to land in Thailand. But the elephant sat in Burmese waters so does that count as another country? The trek was 1 hour 40 min. and wonderful. I found riding the elephant to be quite comfortable once I got my butt settled onto the elephants head-there is a bit of a dip in the bone where the butt fits quite well- when I adjusted my knees to that the hit at the top and behind the elephants ear it was comfortable.
About two hours later was another story. We had been told to schedule our message for a Mahout Restoration Message. That meant, poultices to the calves and thighs, butt muscles and lower back. Then a full Thai message after that. Right now I am in total bliss and will chill out with Dick on the veranda, vodka tonic in hand, and stare at our view of Laos.
2 comments:
Mommy! I love the pics. They are awsome. Kait and I are doing well. O my how I would love to take a elephant ride. I miss ya and cant wait till you come home. Things seem to be getting better slowley! I go to a GI on the 15 feb 07 to see what is wrong with my tummy! Miss and love ya
what kind of orchid is in the picture? is it edible?
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