The great big elephant is so slow,
She swings her trunk from side to side
As she takes the children for a ride.
Heidi, Heidi, Ho,
The elephant is so slow!
After trudging up the hill to see a glorious sunset at Phnom Bakheng, I rode an elephant down.
Now, a 1200 - 1400 pound (that's 545 - 635 kg) elephant plodding along a flat path is one thing, but a 1400 pounder going down a very steep hill/mountain is an experience to remember! With every heavy step thumping down, I was at a forward angle and each time we moved I found me rear end slid forwards - almost off the seat. With arms out-stretched, I held onto the wooden sides. It felt like my arms were coming out of their sockets some of the time - but Oh! It was a wonderful experience, and yes, I'd do it all over again given the chance.
My elephant is a female aged 42 years and her name is Teo.
Today's Quote: Let a person walk alone with few wishes, committing no wrong, like an elephant in the forest - Buddha.
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8 comments:
I look forward to seeing more of your photos from your trip, as Julie and I plan to go to Southeast Asia in the next few years.
Coincidentally, on our www.VivalaVoyage.com travel photo site we are this week showing photos of Uluru from our trip to Australia.
merci bcp pour ce prix,je vais essayee de le faire rapidement ;O)
WOW, those are really really nice pics.
What an amazing experience this must have been. I do hope you'll post a few more images from your trip. You were wonderful about keeping us in images during your absence. The time you took preparing all those posts in advance is most appreciated. Also appreciated is the Sunshine Award but I don't have the knack of moving the logo from your blog to mine so I'm going to regretfully decline and bask in the sunshine of your kindness instead.
Have a safe trip, can't wait to see the photos!
And thank you very very very much for the award, really appreciate it! Will try to pass it on asap.
That sounds like exhausting fun. Looking forward to more photos.
ohmigod, what a huge elephant!
Wonderful pictures, very impressive! Brave girl! :)
Congratulations for your awards and thanks so much for giving it for us, you are really nice!
Have a blessed Easter!
hugs
Léia
Ehiiiiiiiii...me gusta ese espiritu aventurero tuyo...tus viajes son fantasticos y tu tienes mucho craje...un abrazo y magnifica la fotografia...:)
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