Outside of the city Luang Prabang, a former French colonial town, rescued logging elephants live the good life hauling tourists instead of downed trees.
Despite their massive size, riding on these gracefully surefooted animals is a meditative experience – watching their massive bones move, feeling their leathery skin and slow and steady pace – and one I’m sure to remember for the years to come.
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No mascara needed.
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One Response to “Laos Part 1: Luang Prabang Elephant Training Camp”
AmeliaPhoto
How amazing that you captured these incredibly beautiful animals in a loving “retirement community.” Thank you. This made my new year!