*Chiangmai elephant treks
Harold Stephens on Chiangmai elephants:
"Every morning the elephants march single file through the gate. They enter the old walled town the same as they did in days past. There are perhaps a dozen or so, their Karen mahouts sitting astride their wide generous backs, urging the great beasts forward. Huge as they are, they seemingly walk on cushioned feet, stirring up dust as they wobble along. This is what is so exciting about Chiang Mai. The past is the present.
Watching these elephants in the early hours of morning passing through Tha Phae Gate makes it all come alive, like pages from the past...."read more |
*Thailand Adventure Travel
Photo by thailandphoto.com
The beauty of Thailand as a travel destination is the sheer number of activity options the Kingdom offers. From hiking, rock climbing/bouldering, scuba diving, sailing, water-skiing, kite surfing, and mountain biking Thailand really is an adventure sport fans dream come true.
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