Wednesday, 8 August 2012

16. Elephanti trekking in Krabi, Thailand!



So today was my first official day in Krabi. I woke up thinking I would go down stairs, have some coffee and head next door for a Thai massage. Sounded great to me.
Although, my days never seem to bring what I expect, rather they give me what they think I need. So today, the universe thought that I needed to go on an Elephanti trek through the jungle.. and who am I to argue with the universe?

I headed to the peer to have an early lunch, watching the tail boats and chatting to my new friend,“Mas” who bought me a litre of water because the chillies got the better of me! Then I jumped on a tuk tuk and headed for my spontaneous adventure!

Wow, what an experience! It started off with a baby Elephant giving us a show – playing soccer and putting hats on our heads, throwing the ball in the hoop and playing the harmonica – that in particular was something so special, she looked like she was loving it, dancing away! Normally I get rather sad when I see wild animals in these situations, but this was different. These people love them, and care for them like they are their own children. “She my best friend.” Also, I suppose man has taken over the world, and rather they be there, than hiding from poach-men elsewhere!
Riding an Elephant is somewhat like riding a horse, you've got to get your rhythm right. Once you do, it's easy peasy! Joining me on this trek, were three old ducks'. Although to be more correct – I should say, two old ducks' and one old rooster. They are from England and I must say that their accent made the experience all the more delightful! I'm particularly fond of that accent, and it always makes me feel more at home. I'm not British, but my family leans to that “posh side” :) I kept thinking, here are these three charming old people, in their late seventies, having such a laugh! I'm going to be sending my granny some picks of this, so that she has no excuse but to come trekking through the jungle with me in Thailand! These three nuts retired twenty odd years ago, and have been travelling the globe since..hopping from one Elephant to the next temple! I hope I’m lucky enough to do that when I’m seventy eight! We had such fun together, laughing away! At one point, one of the old ducks was rather concerned that her Elephant and his owner (and the driver..lol..) we're having an argument. “No, we no fight. We talk. He like to play.” and so she responded in her dear accent, “Well, I have a feeling that this conversation is getting rather heated and I’m not too sure I want to be on top of him when he proves his point.”

My Elephant's name is Boe and he was as tender as can be! He even let me climb out of my seat and onto his head! I gave him so many kisses and loves, it was pure magic. I could feel the love! “Ah! Boe my darling, you're gorgeous! If I were an Elephant....” haha ;)


The other Elephant - the one deep in conversation with his master, had the hugest penis I have ever seen! Although he had no tusks, so naturally I had to enquire, “Where are his tusks? Did they get taken from him?” “No take. No take. He no have. He lady boy.” Ha! Only in Thailand.

We then got off our Elephants – I gave Boe a big wet one to say goodbye, and went back to the river where some lady Elephants' were being bathed. I jumped into the water and swam with them. The poor old ducks couldnt get further than just standing in the water as they were afraid they'd break another hip or two. I on the other hand, bathed “Lady.” She was so sweet, and soooooo gentle! I got onto her back and gave her a massage, and plenty of kisses followed. Lady got rather excited I guess, and jumped up – I got such a fright, “Lady darling, please put me down. Sweetheart hunny pie, princess of the Earth..PLEASE put me down.” I think she got the message because she just flopped back down into the water – thank god I was holding onto her ears because if I had slipped and falled in under her, i'm not so sure I could carry her weight!


All in all it was completely unexpected, and that made it all the more exciting – if that is even possible! When I got back to my hotel, Noon who is Mr Man's adorable wife, greeted me with some coffee, “Meggie, sit and talk Elephant.” So I sat and told her everything, after which she asked if I was ok in my room, and not too hot. “I'm always ok Noon, always.” “But we like you, want you be happy.” “I am happy Noon, very.” “Ok, but more happy in better room.” I laughed (thinking she was trying to sell me a better one.) “Well..this room is in my price range.” “No Meggie. Same same price. Better room. For you, tomorrow. You change ok.” “Ok Noon, Kap kun ka!”
Just then a Swedish couple came outside. “Excuse me, Marco is leaving tomorrow, so can we move into his room?” With that, Noon politely says, “No can. Meggie room.”

I swear, a big happy smile can take you a looooooong way ;)

After a nice chat about Africa, Noon thinks it's strange I’m not black :) I went to the night market to grab some noodles..and now..I’ve collapsed on my bed. Exhausted. Damn, what a tough life I live! ;P

I wonder what tomorrow will bring? I'll leave it up to the universe to decide – she always cooks up something delicious!

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