In Ontario, today is Family Day. I thought a family photo would be appropriate for the Monday Morning Series. Introducing, Elephant Bath Time in Thailand.
I spent some time on the River Kwai while in Thailand. We stayed on river rafts and had an opportunity to ride elephants. Every day the family of elephants would have a scrub down in the river – bath time!
Happy Monday Morning.
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I love your postings, they are awesome.
Thanks – have loved getting out there and exploring – looking forward to doing more.
Very cool idea. And a great photo!
It was tonnes of fun – the elephants were such flirts! Tickle your knee caps for bananas and treats. Bath time was a hoot to watch.
Great pic!
How cute is that? Looks like fun.
Oh, I’d love to meet elephants someday! Great image!
Definately looks like fun….. for the elephants. Imagine having to wash one yourself. I suspect the elephants help a little. Don’t do this if you don’t want to get wet!!!!! Thank you for this Monday photo. Lovely.
My pleasure. I believe the elephants were having some fun – beware of water spouts and flapping ears. Would have been so refreshing in the heat too!
Love this photo! What fun. Thanks for the Monday photo to keep me smiling the rest of the week.
Family day is an Ontario thing? I thought it was country wide!
Family day is in many, but not all provinces. I am glad we have it – it makes for a nice little break! Other provinces get days that we don’t get – think it just depends on where you live.
Great photo! After visiting Thailand, and bathing an elephant I love those creatures. They are gentle giants.
They are. Had such a great time with them….too bad I couldn’t bundle them up and bring them home. Don’t know that they would enjoy a Canadian winter – will have to return to visit them instead!
I love this picture!!! I want to get close to an elephant!!
Meeting elephants must have been so cool!
Very cool. Wish I had a good picture of me riding one. Guess I will just have to go back!
What a perfect excuse to return!
LOVE IT – Thanks for sharing:)
What an experience!
This looks like fun!
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Aw wow! I see why you liked my post now… Did you see all of the comments underneath though? It made me so sad, and I think I would probably not ride an elephant again as a result…
http://emmasbucketlist.com/2012/03/12/thailand-part-3-riding-an-elephant/
I hear what you are saying – it was sad to see them rather thin. On the other hand, I saw no signs of mistreatment where we were staying and I am guessing the money goes a long way towards feeding the family who managed the river raft place that I stayed. I remain torn on the issue – but my childhood love of elephants and the excitement over getting to ride and feed them won out!