We set out on a one day safari...
...through the rainforest of Phang-Nga Bay National Park. This has got to go down in the record books as the best Christmas day ever!
Put the lime in the coconut.
Our adventure started on a canoe trip down the Sok River.
Doug and Isaac getting in their canoe.
Mmmm...looks like an elephant.
Amazing vistas!
See the four red dots...dragonflies. : )
Our very sweet guide, Anisa, and the adorable Canoe Man. : )
This is the life.
George, George, George of the Jungle...watch out for that treeeeeee....
Sun through the trees.
Life jackets in the rainforest??
I feel like I was on the set of "Lost."
Matthew fishing.
Isaac petting fish.
Feeding fish.
Elephants...those are coming up next!
These were the "Canoe Men." Very sweet personable guys. We stopped half way, they lit a fire, put on a kettle and made us all tea and coffee. : )
Kimberly with Canoe Men. : )
Puttin' the kettle on...
The Smiths
Kimberly and Anisa
Isaac kicking back.
Isaac and Canoe Man having fun!
They served us tea/coffee in handmade coconut and bamboo mugs. Classic! My Canoe Man gave me his when our ride was over. It was the sweetest gesture and I will cherish it forever.
Brandi and her bamboo mug and spoon.
Isaac and Canoe Man catching fish.
Spectacular!
Big snake in tree with sun streaming through.
Classic Asian pose.
Once our canoe trip was over...
...it was time for the elephant trek.
But not before they served us lunch!
Yum, more Thai food!
Are we supposed to notice the elephants or is the notice for the elephants and if it is, can they read? : )
These are the huts where the elephant trainers lived.
Elephant face, elephant butt.
Elephant Beer.
The place to mount the elephants.
Our guide, Anisa, telling us all about these amazing creatures and the work these people are doing to help save elephants.
It's me...with an elephant!
It's Doug, Matthew and me...ON an elephant!
Brandi and Isaac on their elephant.
This is our adorable trainer. He had the sweetest smile and a gentle way about him. He's from India.
Off we go into the rainforest.
Elephant feet from above.
Doug was wearing his Santa hat. It was Christmas day after all!
The lead elephant. Big guy! Was in love with the elephant we were on...those two had quite a connection if you get my drift. ; )
Stopping for a snack.
Elephant trainer's foot and elephant's ear.
Hi, Uncle Marshal!!! Look at me...I'm riding an elephant in the rainforest of Thailand! I thought about you the whole day and wished you were up here with me. I love you!
Another snack...a WHOLE tree!
Back down to elephant village.
Isaac feeding the elephants.
Yum! Thanks, Isaac!
Matthew feeding elephant.
Kimberly feeding elephant.
Elephant spraying Kimberly and Matthew.
Back in the van...
...ready to crash! What a day!
Anisa with that classic Asian pose.
I LOVE THAILAND!!!
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