tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26561473489838931972024-02-02T13:01:15.727+07:00Elephant RumblesElephantstayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127505315807087195noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-82023642483381017052018-10-16T13:23:00.002+07:002018-10-23T14:21:26.266+07:00Welcome to the world baby number 71<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Welcome to the world number 71! This morning at 2am a big healthy baby girl was born to Buannoi. Baby is drinking well! This is Buannoi's third baby. Elestayers will remember she is the one who had the baby in The Last Mahout !</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Want to use this platform to formally apologize to Michelle, Ewa, Lexie, and everyone at Elephantstay. Today I allowed myself to get triggered by some tourist’s who walked into Elephantstay with an already closed mind about elephant rights. While I admittedly knew that I should let Lexie answer these bigot’s questions (true definition, intolerance of other views), I can’t stands no more (as per Popeye would say) and tore in.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">I asked these western opinionated tourists if the<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">y had a cat or dog, and if so, is their home the animals natural habitat? “Ah, but they’re domesticated”, they foolishly responded. Well elephants have been domesticated for near 5,000 years; which is WAY longer than dogs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">They got annoyed, I guess for being challenged to a view contrary to their own. This is where my Latino temper kicked in. I said how dare they come to a different culture and impose their morals on a cutler older than theirs?!? Just because they eat Dim Sums on a Sunday at their local doesn’t mean they “understand” the eastern culture. But honestly, my getting emotionally angry was more a reflection of my bond with Jumpee. I felt their criticism, however intended, was one directed at my new BFF, Jumpee.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">I guess it comes down to a simple question; do you think humans and animals can cohabitate? If no, then their questions were more for discourse than they were for seeking some sort of awareness. If yes, then spending even half a day at Elephantstay would show them just how much people DO care.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">So while I will always have Jumpee’s back, I am sincere when I say I’m sorry to you all. I hope my temper didn’t cause anyone any shame nor harm.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975577960617952982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-62892572888488645672018-10-10T10:59:00.000+07:002018-10-10T10:59:38.448+07:00Baby elephant tub time<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rUwEOFUSBmY" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975577960617952982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-52605830726050815622018-10-05T16:56:00.001+07:002018-10-05T16:57:29.103+07:00How to eat a banana leaf<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6S_CFijefMo" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975577960617952982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-43206716112501124312018-09-13T10:14:00.000+07:002018-09-13T10:14:48.323+07:00Welcome back Patrick and Celia<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Welcome Back Wednesday to Patrick and Celia! Patrick and Celia came 12 years ago on their honeymoon in the first year we were open and looked after Loongsap, who sadly is no longer with us. But they wanted to come back with their children Cassie and Rufus as they never forgot what a great experience they had. We had to give them Jumpee who loves young children and of course loved being looked after by them all! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">“DREAM BIG - Elephantstay is a must do AMAZING experience for all ages! - My Family had planned a trip to <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"type":104,"tn":"*N"}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elephantstay?source=feed_text" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="_5afx" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl _5afz" style="font-family: inherit; unicode-bidi: isolate;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="font-family: inherit;">Elephantstay</span></span></a> for many years. The experience was mind blowing and so much more than we had ever dreamt about. I planned this trip so I could celebrate my 40th Birthday here with my Husband, 5 children and my Mother.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">To witness the love and dedication that the mahouts and village people have for these beautiful animals is incred<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ible. The elephants are very well cared for and treated with the upmost respect.</span></span></div>
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The special bond developed and close interactions we experienced with our own individual elephants was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Distinguishing the features of our own elephants to recognise them was an interesting fun activity but one that made your love grow even further.</div>
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Riding the elephants was definitely a highlight for me, going into the river twice a day was so enjoyable. I felt like I belonged and could achieve anything on my elephant @Rumruay.</div>
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Watching my children’s confidence grow each day with these large magnificent animals was beautiful. My children were 5, 6, 9, 12 & 14. They all participated in every activity with such joy and enthusiasm. I loved watching them play with the gorgeous village children too. They don’t speak the same language but their smiles and laughter are the same.</div>
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Our days were exhausting because we wanted to get the biggest reward every day and that is exactly what we got.<br />The accommodation is basic, very clean and has every thing you need. The food is delicious.<br />The staff are very informative, helpful and friendly. One of our Son’s was quite taken with Lexi and loved helping her. He still talks fondly of her.</div>
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Playing with the baby elephants and washing them was a highlight for us all. They are so playful, cheeky, strong & cute.</div>
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Ewa kindly organised the perfect cake for my 40th Birthday which topped off my magical day. I even did a photo shoot with my elephant & balloons.<br />I will be forever grateful for the amazing time spent making precious memories with my Family here and spending quality time together. Our lives are so much richer from having this life changing opportunity.</div>
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I urge families to DREAM BIG and do what ever you have to do to stay at Elephantstay!</div>
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A big thank you to Michelle, Ewa, Lexi and all villagers for a perfect dream come true. Our lives are blessed for knowing you & we will cherish our time with you all."</div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">An amazing week - one we will never forget!<br />Our family of 4 (including children aged 12 and <span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f83/1/16/1f60e.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">😎</span></span> wanted a hands-on experience with Elephants. We dont mind getting back to basics and getting dirty, and we wanted to get involved (not just watch).</span></div>
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We got all that and more at Elephantstay.<br />All of the wonderful people who work there made us feel a part of the place from the first day. There was no pressure to do anything we didnt want to do, and there were clear guidelines and expectations set right up front.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975577960617952982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-36507374714372761822018-08-14T15:35:00.000+07:002018-08-14T15:35:03.991+07:00Welcome back Kathy and Marc Greenleaf<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Welcome back Wednesday to Kathy and Mark Greenleaf! This is Kathy's seventh time and Mark's second. Mark was happy to be finally be able to return as he says "everyone who comes here should return". What was very special about this trip is they brought along their sons from America to join the program and experience what has become a great passion for Kathy. Its been elephantastic having you all here and we hope to see you all again soon! Thanks for looking after Rosukon, Rasamee Jumpee and Oijai! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It's Welcome Back Wednesday and today we are thrilled to welcome back Alison Plain who is also being inducted into the Elephantstay Hall of Fame as a bronze member! Thank you for coming 6 times! Alison first came in 2007 and has been returning regularly ever since! As she says it is testament in itself that she continues to visit on a regular basis! Thank you for looking after Rosukon! </span></div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tYpxgft1N_0" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975577960617952982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656147348983893197.post-85170910734601822282018-07-03T10:09:00.000+07:002018-07-16T10:11:34.348+07:00Welcome back to Jenny Dickens<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It is Welcome Back Wednesday and today we have a very special welcome back to Jenny Dickens who has come for the 19th time! Amazing support from a great friend! Thank you Jenny! Jenny loves to bring groups to Elephantstay through her Elephant Encounters group! Come on her next trip and enjoy looking after and learning about elephants! Rumruay is one lucky elephant having Jenny care for her!</span><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I love coming here, the whole ethos of Elephantstay and the Foundation! It's like an extended family, both two and four legged...it's great to be part of the village, see the little elephants growing up, new babies in the village... the community spirit. I'll keep coming to support Thailand's </span><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ff3/1/16/1f418.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">🐘</span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> culture!! </span></span><br />
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