After the school visits, we went sight seeing at the Ayotthaya Floating Market
( www.ayothayafloatingmarket.com ) Then to my delight, I was given the opportunity to ride an elephant, which I was told would only take about 10 minutes—long enough for a few good pictures. To my surprise and everyone else’s, the elephant driver decided to take me on a 45 minute journey into the historical temples. I got a little concerned since I had given my cell phone to Sorn and I didn’t know where we were going. The ride was fantastic though! I saw many other native elephant riders (without passengers) and their elephants along with some wild pigs and wild dogs! It was quite exciting, but I was glad when my driver finally brought me back!
How cool! Love the picture -- for some reason I imagined you riding bareback :-)
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the Shriner's Circus that comes to Belleville each year. At the circus you can buy a ticket and ride an elephant. Each cultural segment in the world has its own wonderful uniqueness
ReplyDeleteSteve Milligan
What was it like to ride on the elephant? How did you get onto it in the first place?
ReplyDeleteMs Kerns
I wonder how close you were to the wild animals? That seems really scary. M. Chaney
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