Tigers, Elephants and Monkeys!

Well I certainly challenged the kids' comfort zones today! And I must say, they all rose to the challenge in different ways. Laura was in there getting her hands dirty at every opportunity, Patrick did things that he had sworn he wouldn't do including let an elephant throw him in the river with his trunk! Gracie loved the baby tigers and ate all the beautiful Thai food that our gorgeous guide gave us to try! Grace is certainly embracing the food here and giving it all a go every day! My favourite of the day was a water fight with the elephants, they were so cheeky and fun and splashed with us in the river for over an hour. Laura was standing on the backs and jumping into the river with gusto! On the way home we stopped to feed anout 200 very cheeky monkeys in the jungle! The breakfast with the monks was also a real highlight as thee kids got to see how peaceful, respectful, calm and reverent they are. Our tour guide Lilly, was so gorgeous! We had her all to ourselves all day and she foted over us so protectively. To top off the day we all had an hour long foot massage, which was also another first for the kids! The women fussed over the girls and giggled at Patrick. They loved Gracies hair and even brushed it for her! Early to bed as we have been up since 3.30am!! Tomorrow we head to Yasothon!! Good night all xox




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