Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sarah, a friend from back home is visiting us for three weeks in Thailand. After picking her up in Bangkok, we took a night train up in the north to Chiangmai. A quite and beautiful city. We visited different temples, the Doi Inthanon Nationalpak and walked along the night market which took place for the first time after more than two years now.
One day we’ve been to “Elephant Nature Park”, a sanctuary for elephants who have been rescued. At this place you’re able to have a close encounter with this giant creature’s while making sure that they’re treated well. Bathing or riding is forbidden and during all the time you have to make sure that the elephants can move where ever they want. They are not forced to do anything at all.
We heard different story’s about the history of the individuals and sometimes it was horrible to hear what our species has done to this animals.Read more