Over 50 in Thailand Volunteer Vets with elephants in Thailand.

Trip: Elephant Nature Park

There are [6] stories from my trip: Elephant Nature Park

Elephant Nature Park

THAILAND | Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017 | Views [327]

Finally arrived just in time for lunch on Monday. We then had an orientation session and were assigned accommodations. The rooms are minimal but adequate. The washrooms are an adjustment when coming from North America. The shower is a corner of ... Read more >

Tags: first day

Sunday night in Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Monday, 23 Jan 2017 | Views [445]

Sunday night in Chiang Mai is like Saturday night in North America. The streets come alive with all manner of vendors, food, crafts, clothing. The street bazaar often start in the morning but the BIG one gets going around 6pm. and continues until at ... Read more >

Tags: sunday walking street market

Finally arrived in Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Sunday, 22 Jan 2017 | Views [478]

Arrived in Chiang Mai last night around 7:30pm local time. Getting through the passport line took around 45 minutes. I think that 3 flights must have landed at the same time. Finding a taxi was confusing for me but finally located the taxi stand, hint:... Read more >

Tags: view from my window

Hong Kong International Airport

CHINA | Saturday, 21 Jan 2017 | Views [351]

After a 15 hour flight, I thought I would have a coffee. Was delighted to see a Starbucks. I decided to follow the advice of a young woman who sat near me on the plane and experience some local coffee. She purchased a "white coffee" for me from a shop ... Read more >