The Sealandcamp package already came with lunch.  So after rafting we were shuttled back to the main camp where a feast of clear tomyum, sweet n sour fish, and stir-fried chicken awaited us.

Usually when I go to Thai restaurants, I go for the red tomyum soup so this is the first time I tried the clear one.  And do you know what it tasted like? Filipino sinigang! (Only so much more spicier..)

After a quick coffee, we were shuttled to the elephant camp.  

Elephants are just like dogs.  Only balder.  And bigger.  And it disturbs me to read about people who kill them for sport. 

So on we went on our bumpy way through the woods.  Our ely’s name was Macky.  A good girl MOST of the way except for a few droppings here and there. Halfway through the path we emerged at part of the river where a few rafters were passing through.  That was a nice part.

Once we got through the river, the mahout got off Macky’s head and started taking photos. He asked R to slide down to take his place which resulted in this nice shot:

At this point the elephant decides that she’s hungry and starts foraging for anything and everything from leaves to anthills.  Which is why we have this nice shot.  (The elephant really just stopped to pick some leaves and the mahout was already shouting for her to stop it.)

After the ride, you can buy a basket of bananas as a reward.  And like I said before, these big guys are just like giant puppies.  With expectant eyes and excited trunks, you can almost hear them begging for a treat.  How can I resist?