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Travel Blogs from Lampang
T.E.C.C - most amazing elephanty day ever
... and talks us through every command that we need to remember for the elephants....it's also written on a piece of paper...but I instantly forget everything as soon as she says it! I think this was the point at which we realised we were actually going to have to get ourselves on and off the elephant and then make them behave - eek! We are introduced to our mahouts - mine is called Baum (sounds like bum), and ben's is Lei. And ...
Elephant kisses!!
Our last day in Chiang Mai we did my favorite thing, we visited an elephant sanctuary. Disclaimer: Elephant abuse is a major problem in Thailand. Elephant numbers are dwindling. One of the main tourist attractions in Thailand is elephant riding and trekking which further adds to the problem . Responsible eco-tourism will tell you not to ride or trek with elephants. They say it is bad for the elephants and they are treated poorly. Breaks your heart. ...
Day Four - Elephant Conservation Centre
... Rai. En route we're stopping at a pineapple plantation place for fresh fruit... It's now a few hours later - long journey to Chaing Rai but broken up by plantation (fresh pineapple) and a beautiful lake that really reminded me of Windermere. There was an amazing coffee shop where they decorated the top with beautiful colours & patterns - will include picture. Just had dinner (second Pad Thai..) and heading for sleep as lots planned for ...
Lampang Wandering
... a respected temple and I was mad that I spent even a measly 70 cents on it.
We walked back towards our guesthouse along the river. At one point the path passed near where two old men were sitting outside their house, just talking and passing time. They waved us over and had us try some strange little green fruit that they were eating. I pulled one from the clump, its outside firm and dry, dipped it in the salt/sugar/chili and ...
Lampang
... food spicy, so they cooked it spicy for us. Unlike last time, we didn't have people in the group who didn't want to get out of bed in the morning or do the hard work, and everybody threw themselves into it.
Paul and I had requested to work with the same elephants as last time. Paul had Prachuab, and I had Wanalee. Last time she was ten years old and quite a small elephant, but a lot can happen in four years when you're an elephant, and she ...
Other places to stay in Lampang
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Lampang River Lodge
330 Moo 11, Tambol Chompoo, Lampang | 3 star hotel$94 average -
TipChang Hotel
54/22 Takrow Noi Rd. Sobtui, Lampang | Hotelfrom $25 -
Wienglakor Hotel
138/109 Phaholyothin Road, Lampang | 2 star hotel -
Lampang Wiengthong Hotel
138/109 Phaholyothin Road T. Suandok, A. Muang, Lampang | 3 star hotelfrom $39 -
Pin Hotel Lampang
8 Suandok Road , Lampang | Hotel -
M.R. Palace Hotel
5/2 Montree Rd., Tambol Sobtui Amphur Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Asia Lampang Hotel
229 Boonyawat Rd., Lampang | Hotel -
Hotel Kim City Lampang
274/1 Chatchai Rd., Lampang | Hotel -
Romsrithong
142 Boonyawat Rd. Amphur Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Wiang Fa
13 Wianglakon Rd. T. Sbtuy, Lampang | Hotel -
Khelang Nakorn Hotel
18 Suandok Rd. Amphur Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Kim Hotel
168 Boonyaward Rd., T. Suandorg Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Lampang Hotel
52 Suandok Rd. T. Suandok Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Sakol
139 Phahol Yothin A. Muang, Lampang | Hotel -
Aroonsak
90 Boonyawat Rd. A. Muang, Lampang | Hotel
