photo of the week - (koh chang)

Annie and I took an elephant ride while visiting Koh Chang Island in Thailand. Chang means Elephant in Thai and we had a very enthusiastic Burmese driver who was happy to take this photo. The elephant's name was Sunshine and she was always looking to stop for a snack. Annie eventually got a chance to ride on her head and drive the elephant. The farm we visited had 12 elephants and they were all females because they tend to be easier to control.

Comments

[Seattle Annie]

Yay! Riding elephants is fun! Dad, Andy and I rode one a very long time ago! However, we were not in Thailand, we were at Coconut Jim's in Hubbard Lake :) Pretty much the same, ha ha ha!

[Annie]

That's hilarious. I didn't know you guys had gone elephant riding before. Sunshine spoke Thai so we had a hard time communicating with her. :)

[mary lappan]

Looks like Sunshine has a decorative head piece. Amazing! Grandpa Wegner has been asking if this is something you have done.

[Seattle Annie]

Is that a decorative head piece or a Gorbachev-esq birth mark? :)

[Jon]

More like iodine on a wound for punishment for bad behavior. A little sad. Have a good trip to Michigan.

[Nita]

look enjoyable& funny !!

[ThailandBackpacker]

Maybe a good suggestion. This year I’ve been to the island of Koh Lipe in Thailand. This island is located 70km off the Andaman (west) coast of Thailand's most southwestern province, Satun Province and shines out among some of Thailand's most beautiful, and unforgettable environments.

I had a great time on Lipe and there was a lot to do like snorkeling, shopping and eating in good quality restaurants and bars. I found my resort on Koh Lipe on http://www.welovekohlipe.com, where you can also check out more information about Koh Lipe and the surrounding areas. I can really recommend Koh Lipe for a nice relaxing holiday in paradise!