Wow what a day, I mean what a week! It was harder than expected to leave Mee Chok, Lom and all the magnificent elephants at BLES. I hopped on a plane from Sukhothai to Bangkok after sharing some final … [Read more...]
blessings abound
Waking up with a sense of gratefulness is a gift, one that we create for ourselves. Recognizing the power we have over our mood and life experience is empowering. Things don’t happen to us, they … [Read more...]
Reunion
July 16 Java and I are reunited. She looks marvelous. Java’s Auntie Kate provided a loving home for her in my absence. I am eternally grateful. Java managed to maintain her girlish figure thanks … [Read more...]
Corbett National Park
June 4-6, 2010 I put off writing about Corbett National Park because I wanted to be sure my entry did it justice. This park was perfect in nearly every way. Even the guest houses were fenced to … [Read more...]
4th of July
Happy 4th of July! It was a relief to know there would be no loud fireworks to scare the 60+ dogs that have found sanctuary at The Elephant Nature Park. When the sun goes down so does … [Read more...]
Rajaji National Park
June 6 Today I traveled from Corbett Tiger Reserve to Rajaji National Park. It was great to finally have an opportunity to spend time with Christy Williams, who oversees wild elephants and rhinos … [Read more...]
abundant wildlife
June 3, 2010 This morning I really hated to pack my bags and leave the Annimalai Tiger Reserve. Its towering bamboo stands, peaceful setting and intensely beautiful landscape was spellbinding. … [Read more...]
such beautiful forests
June 2 All I can say is sensory overload, starting with the forest rest house built in 1926 and including the wildlife and spectacular landscape. While catching up on some journaling, the first … [Read more...]
Temple elephant
June 1, 2010 Today I left Mudumalai for Coimbatore. Each place I stay has a distinct flavor, subtle differences that catch me by surprise. At first glance it seems that all the places are alike, … [Read more...]
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
May 30 Finally…I have seen my first wild elephants. Two small herds: one with four females -- two adults with two young calves; the other with two young calves, two adults and an adolescent tusker. … [Read more...]
CUPA
May 24 I spent the day with Suparna Ganguly, a trustee of CUPA, Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, a well-respected animal welfare NGO doing fabulous work in India. In addition to running a dog … [Read more...]
Each Government Forest Camp and Wilderness Sanctuary is Different
May 18 Today’s health camp was held at Pabitora, a wilderness sanctuary where nine elephants reside. National parks and wilderness sanctuaries are government-run and hold different classifications, … [Read more...]
