I did it! That last connection was a nail biter but due to an awesome (and handsomely tipped) cabby I made the flight to Hong Kong with time to spare. Of course the train was late, we were due in at 6:15am and the damn porter actually had the nerve to come by at 5:30…
So here’s how my Monday went… why do I have such a hard time with Mondays? Even when I am not working? Sunday 1:30pm – Leave my new friends: elephants, people, dogs and cats behind. 😦 4:20 pm – Flight leaves. 6:00 pm – Arrive Bangkok, taxi to Hua Lamphong train station after futilely dragging…
I have always believed that the most successful tattoo (along with having a talented artist) is one that marks an important occasion, something that has a powerful connection for you. I have spent 2 (very short!) weeks in this amazing place, surrounded by people who have the same passion for animals in general, elephants in…
Thought you’d enjoy being introduced to some of the cast of characters that enchant visitors to Elephant Nature Park every day. The first is my personal favorite, her spirit in the face of such hardship and cruelty –  well she is an inspiration to everyone who meets her. Her name is Medo and was rescued by…
Well “1” with a caveat, I caught the train, barely but it ended up 2 hours late and the air-con I paid extra for, died at about 2am. So I got the point but barely. It really was such a cool experience, just not a comfortable one. I often mused on all the safety measures…
Travelling Crone 