I love a parade

From the minute I knew we were coming to Thailand I've wanted to ride an elephant. But not just any elephant; happy, well fed, well treated elephants tramping through the wild jungle. From the minute we were seated on our elephant throne every step was a adventure.

Elephant in the holding area, chomping on bamboo while waiting for passengers.

Our mahout: talented elephant trainer, proficient leaf-crown maker and amateur photographer.We were the first in our group to leave on our walk, there were no elephants anywhere and then we were under attack!Top view of my elephant, Suanna, she's kind of wrinkly!
Who's driving this thing?
Crowned King and Queen of the Elephants.
Stampede!