I am having a little bit of writers block today. Maybe it is the adorable two-year old wanting me to play a Thai dice game with her. Maybe it is the excitement of having awesome guests staying with us that have traveled all the way from our hometown to journey through Southeast Asia. Maybe it is the heavenly hot days that we have been blessed with since 2014 started. Maybe it is a little of all of these. We have been out showing our friends, Sean and Laura, the best Hua Hin has to offer and it has been great actually knowing what to do and where to go. Hua Hin is not really the town for us (we are big city dwellers much more), but the classic Thai tourism is pretty good here.
Today we went to the Hutsadin Elephant Foundation here in Hua Hin and rode on elephants. It was our friends’ first time on an elephant and they loved it, as did we. I will forever love and want to be around elephants. I would highly recommend if you want to go on an elephant “trek” you support this foundation that takes in used and abused elephants and nurses them back to health. I had written a post in the past (Elephants on Parade) about two other elephant shows/treks in Hua Hin and, while they were okay, this one I felt really good about going to.
Our friend, Laura, taking a picture of Song Kran, the youngest elephant at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation
One funny story for today… As we were riding on the back of a giant (probably 10-12 feet tall?) 40-year-old male elephant with tusks as long as my arms, Zoë asked, “What are we gonna do today?” Chad and I both laughed as we realized what a charmed life she is leading right now (and us as well)… riding on elephants has become so common place to her that she was already asking what was next. It reminded me, yet again, of how incredibly blessed we are to be on this adventure.
So, I am off to see and do more, and hopefully this writers block will lift by Friday. I am sure it will. I just have to get back on the proverbial horse (or should I say elephant).
Is there anything you have always wanted to see or wondered about Thailand? Leave a comment and maybe I can help. Maybe it will help alleviate this writers block. Thanks for reading everyone!
And Three To Go 
So great that you have friends visiting! Elephants must be great! 🙂
I think they are so amazing. I always wanted to have an elephant as a pet but now after seeing how much they eat and poop, I think I will just go and visit occasionally. 🙂
I would love to see elephants, not sure if I want to ride one but be around them yes. I also want to eat my way around Thailand and I have a feeling 2015 might be the right time for me 🙂
Enjoy it while you can!
Oh I hope it will be! I am enjoying every minute (especially when I’m eating) 🙂
Enjoy your guests! And yes, it is funny how kids come to view these things as normal if they get a chance. What, doesn’t everyone start the day with an elephant ride?
Exactly, lol 🙂
Ahhhh, the words came after all, doesn’t seem like a big writer’s block. It doesn’t need to be earth-shaking communication, just communication, the connection is the important part.
I love the pictures of everyday life, verbal and photo.
All the best,
Auntie C
Thanks auntie! That is very helpful and encouraging. 🙂 love to you and Uncle Randi
You rode an elephant? Sooo cool!
I did, and this was the second time this trip so far! I love their slow rocking lope. It is soothing and thrilling all at the same time,
What a cute comment from Zoe!
She makes me laugh all the time. 🙂