Elephant Extraveganza

The highlight of my time in Phuket was going on an elephant safari! An hour drive into the mountains brought us to a remote yet thriving nature tour. It was a four-hour tour which was spent riding an elephant, feeding elephants, watching elephants paint, and learning the "old-fashioned-way" of producing things native to Thailand.

Ready or not, here we go!

My view from atop the elephant. It was rather bumpy.

The peach freckles on her trunk are like beauty marks or wrinkles. The age of an elephant can be estimated by the presence of these spots.

Feeding my elephant bananas and pineapples. I could not get them out of the basket quick enough!

Ever see an elephant paint? One of the many "tricks" they teach elephants is how to paint. 

Say, "CHEESE!"

Phuket, Thailand

This past weekend I had the chance to travel to Phuket, Thailand for Fall Break. Phuket is an island off the western coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Slightly smaller than Singapore, Phuket offers diverse opportunities; ranging from, relaxing on the beach to hiking in lush tropical jungles. Taking less than two hours by plane, this was the perfect destination for a long weekend escape.

A view of the reflecting pond which over looks the sea. 

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

Walking along the boardwalk

Notice the red flag on the left side - during my entire stay the flag was red. This informed us that the surf was extremely rough and no swimming in the ocean was allowed. 

A beautiful lookout 

Just a couple of snapshots of the resort. It was beautifully decorated; with cool yet welcoming colors.