Monthly Archives: July 2010

Elephant trekking

July 31, 2010 11:26 am (EDT)   //   July 31, 2010 10:26 pm (ICT)

I’m totally beat and we have an early day tomorrow, but at least I got some photos up to share.  We had quite a day of exploring and elephant trekking, and I’m looking forward to telling you all about it, … Continue reading →

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Elephant Camp

July 30, 2010 11:34 am (EDT)   //   July 30, 2010 10:34 pm (ICT)

Ma’hout or mahoot, is the Indian word for an elephant rider, trainer or keeper. According to a two thousand year old Sanskrit manuscript, the most important part of training an elephant is winning the animal’s confidence and affection. The Government … Continue reading →

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Travel day (make that days)

July 29, 2010 1:28 am (EDT)   //   July 29, 2010 12:28 pm (ICT)

We are in that “Twilight Zone” phase of not having a clue of what day or time it is.  We are totally confused about when we should eat or sleep.  We are currently in a day room, near the hotel … Continue reading →

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Preparing for our trip

July 25, 2010 3:32 pm (EDT)   //   July 26, 2010 02:32 am (ICT)

We are on the homestretch of preparing to leave.  Camera gear is organized, bug spray, snacks, ipods, etc.  Yesterday, Curtis picked up Lewis from four weeks at sports camp in New Hampshire, grumpy that he wasn’t staying for the full … Continue reading →

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