Once in Chiang Mai, we stayed at Eric and Ang’s house. They took us to the Queen’s gardens, which was a botanical garden. It is in the mountains, so the landscape was beautiful!!
We were surrounded by orchids and other tropical flowers. Truly breathtaking – the gardens and the view.We also visited the elephant camp. You can buy sugar cane and bananas in the entrance to feed the elephants. We bought one bunch of each. Even Elinore fed an elephant (with help of course), and got her arm totally slimed with elephant gook. Gross! The dexterity they have with their trunks is truly unbelievable. We watched the show, where they have elephants playing harmonicas (with their trunks), playing soccer (actually getting it in the goal), and painting pictures (that actually look like flowers) which you can buy at the end of the show! There was even a baby elephant born on Dec. 22 that we saw.
Amazing that that baby was born after Elinore, and is so much bigger and walking!! I wonder if you compare how much they grow based on their birthsize, would they have grown a similar percentage? Crazy how independent most animals are so soon after birth. By one year old, many animals are near their adult size, but humans take so much longer. Why is that?
Some of the best time we spent was just sitting around with Eric, Ang, and Gabe. It is so good to talk with them and be with them. To see a glimpse into what their lives are like these days. Gabe just loved seeing his cousin. He was a little afraid of her at first. He doesn’t really know any other babies, so he didn’t quite know what to expect from her. We began to hear him imitating us with her. He bend over her in her carrier and say, “Hey, cutie!” Then he’d turn around to Ang and say, “I said hi to my cousin,” in this adorably happy voice. Next time he sees her, she’ll be so much bigger!
What a wonderful trip we had. Thailand was a wonderful experience, and seeing our family was the best part of it. As always, it is good to be home, despite the mess and piles of laundry that I am greeted with.
5 comments:
Jen,
I'm glad to see some of these pics. I'm really bummed that I forgot to download your pics before you left. I guess I'll have to get some of them when we get to the States.
Yay! You found use for the baby carrier! I want to hear all about the trip next time I see you - it looks simply fabulous. Glad you are back safe.
That was me by the way.
- Nen
Ang,
I sent you a link for the pictures on Snapfish, let me know if you don't get them.
Mom,
Gabe was so sweet with Elinore. He seemed very happy to meet his new little cousin.
Nen,
The snuggly was indispensible. Elinore spent at least half of every day in it. She was such a trooper, and the design of the carrier really helped keep our backs from getting sore. Endless thank yous!!!!
The trip sounds wonderful! Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.
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