Tim Gorski of Rattle the Cage Productions spent all day yesterday at the Park, from sun up to sun down, documenting the relationship between Chang Yim and Karl, his mahout. I was thrilled when Tim … [Read more...]
Returning to BLES
My time at BLES was supposed to be devoted to foot trimming for all the elephants and target training with Mee Chok. If I have learned anything during my travels in Asia, it is patience. Elephants … [Read more...]
BLES
It was a pleasure to be back at BLES. The simple elegance of the sanctuary results in a brilliant function: a peaceful haven for elephant and human alike. Oh yes -- the many dogs and cats find the … [Read more...]
A Blessed Way to Spend Christmas Morning
This afternoon I am leaving ENP for a few weeks. My travels will take me to Vietnam for nearly two weeks and then back to Thailand for a week at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary. So, as you might … [Read more...]
Som Boon
Dec 22, 2010 This morning I woke to the sad reality of death. Som Boon passed during the night. Thumbing through my notes, I see that on day two of my time at ENP I saw Som Boon and jotted down in … [Read more...]
Being With The Family
My days are filled with shadowing the "family" in the habitat and doing foot trimming and target training. I am having a blast! It really is a gift to be able to focus solely on these limited … [Read more...]
Chang Yim’s Progress Report
Chang Yim has been in training for less than two weeks. His progress has surprised everyone... except Karl and me. Lek returned to the Park today after being away for a few days. She commented on … [Read more...]
the ENP pachyderm pedicure clinic is open
Nineteen elephants at ENP have been identified as candidates for foot care. The schedule is set to provide pachyderm pedicures at the hospital building twice daily. When I was in Thailand last June … [Read more...]
Chang Yim
Even though elephants have relative freedom at ENP, they are still living in a captive environment, necessitating that they learn basic behaviors, such as presenting their feet for trimming and their … [Read more...]
feeling at home
Everyday I intend to post an update but surprisingly there has been no time. My day starts at 6am. I am sure that those who know me laugh at the thought of me rising with the sun as I am a natural … [Read more...]
Rescue
November 21, 2010 One year ago today my life took an unexpected turn. At the time I would never have imagined that today, exactly one year later, I would be party to the rescue of an elephant in … [Read more...]
CBS Assignment America
After the recent airing of a CBS Assignment America piece by Steve Hartman, many of you were seeking clarification. The statement that has caused confusion is toward the end of the piece when I … [Read more...]
