Riding an elephant definitely deserves its own post. I was beyond excited when I found out that we were going to be going to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center outside of Lampang, but nothing compares to the feeling of actually being there. I almost cried. Okay, I might have cried a little. I honestly did not stop smiling the entire ride. I love elephants, and getting to ride one was a dream come true. Now my goal is to go to a mahout training lesson so I can learn to ride one by myself! Getting up close and friendly Getting to go to the nursery was definitely another highlight of the day. Elephant babies are still bigger than a small pony, but compared to their mommas they are itty bitty. Like human babies, they are extremely curious about everything happening around them (they are especially curious about you if you have food). This little guy sniffed at everyone and everything, but if someone got to close he would go running to his momma's side for protection. She, on the other hand, seemed uninterested in us unless we had an ear of corn for her.
Overall this was an amazing day in Thailand :)
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