Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Elephant Reintroduction Ceremony

Motocycle Diaries

Following an invitation from Khun Sivaporn, our ex-boss, we decided to ride our motorcycle up North to join the Elephant Reintroduction program at Khun Tan National Park, Lampang. Since the event is in the afternoon and there’s enough time to take a detour, we will ride early (5 a.m.) to catch cool breeze in Bung Porapet, Nakornsawan on Hw 225.

7:30 a.m. Freshly brewed illy espresso served with Moji on board our boat.





After noodle lunch (Kao Soy) in Koh Kah, Lampang, we rode further north past Hangchat to Doi Pha Mueang Wildlife Conservation center. Khun Sivaporn was giving speech to the donor, the Rietzler family and friends.


Khun Rojana turns paparazzi too.

Mr. Manfred doing Brahma offering.

Cute little elephant ready for the ceremony.

Brahm gave the young elephant “Jerm”.

Khun Rojana chatting with the Rietzler family member.


Catholic ceremony followed.

Group Foto shoot of participants

Letting the young elephant free.


Khun Sivaporn teached Pukkie how to get off a pick-up truck properly.

We rode further north on Hw 11 to Chiangmai for the annual Flower Parade festival at Suan Buak Had, downtown Chiangmai.

Morning coffee at Starbuck with Pa Tong Koh from Khun Oun. Followed by Kao Soy at Samer Jai, Fa Harm. Then Tea time at Leenawat’s brother tea shop Vieng Joom On teahouse with chocolate soufflé…Three breakfast in one morning..??

Lots of flowers especially orchid in the competition for the best flower of the show. Co
Should have release this elephant too…??
Easy to spot Noke, wearing all RED cap and T.
Lucky nobody wear YELLOW cos the RED mob is marching outside the show…!!

Shopping at the walking street of Chiangmai




Dinner, dinner and dinner
From French cuisine at Le Crystal to Somtam Lao at streetside plus Durian Kan Yao as desert..!!

Morning “Jok” Hong Kong style congee at Vieng Thong square, Lampang. Then followed by Guangtong Chinese lunch at Mae Sod, Tak.

Side stop at Kampaengpet province for “Phob Phra” (discovery of Emerald Bhuddha)
Following recommendation of Khun Tul Suvanarat, seven times Paris Dakka rally racer.
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